José Napoleón Duarte, as quoted in "The Honor of Elliott Abrams" (14 February 2019), National Review
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I've seen through my life many times when people with hate in their heart put fire to the American flag. This time, permit me to go to your flag and, in the name of my people, give it a kiss.
— José Napoleón Duarte on Flag of the United States
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About José Napoleón Duarte
José Napoleón Duarte (23 November 1925 – 23 February 1990) was the president of El Salvador from 1984 to 1989.
About José Napoleón Duarte
José Napoleón Duarte (23 November 1925 – 23 February 1990) was the president of El Salvador from 1984 to 1989.
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