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I used to think that the Civil War was our country's greatest tragedy, but I do remember that there were some redeeming features in the Civil War in that there was some spirit of sacrifice and heroism displayed on both sides. I see no redeeming features in Watergate.
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"I used to think that the Civil War was our country's greatest tragedy, but I do remember that there were some redeeming features in the Civil War in that there was some spirit of sacrifice and heroism displayed on both sides. I see no redeeming features in Watergate."
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I used to think that the Civil War was our country's greatest tragedy, but I do remember that there were some redeeming features in the Civil War in that there was some spirit of sacrifice and heroism displayed on both sides. I see no redeeming features in Watergate. — Sam Ervin

About Sam Ervin

Sam Ervin was a Politician from United States (1896–1985).

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Who said "I used to think that the Civil War was our country's greatest tragedy, but I do…"?
This quote is attributed to Sam Ervin, a Politician from United States.
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Sam Ervin lived from 1896 – 1985.
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