You want a motive, William? I've got a motive. Vengeance ma… - James Morrow

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You want a motive, William? I've got a motive. Vengeance may not be a pretty word, but it's what's expected of us."
"Right!" said Sverre. "We owe it to all those millions of dead people to make more millions of dead people. Be careful how you rewrite strategic doctrine, General, or you'll come out of this war without a single medal.

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James K. Morrow (born March 17, 1947) is an American novelist and short story writer.

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Alternative Names: James K. Morrow • James Kenneth Morrow

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