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Therefore, if you are attacked, retaliate instantly. Be sudden. Be quick. Speed is your salvation.

Jeff Cooper

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Jeff Cooper
Age: 86 †
Born: 1920
Born: May 10
Died: 2006
Died: September 25
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California
Retaliate
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