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I am very sorry these Moros are such fools—but this Dajo will not…

Quote byJohn J. Pershing · 1860–1948

Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: My Life Before the World War, 1860--1917: A Memoir, p. 293.

English (original)

I am very sorry these Moros are such fools—but this Dajo will not mean the slaughter of women and children, nor hasty assaults against strong entrenchments. I shall lose as few men and kill as few Moros as possible.

— John J. Pershing

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