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A major theme in all my books is that the CIA is not only the first line of defense but they should also be the first line of offense.
Vince Flynn
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Vince Flynn
Age: 47 †
Born: 1966
Born: April 6
Died: 2013
Died: June 19
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And when I go around and talk to schools, what I tell the kids are, first of all, you have to accept each other's differences. Some of you are going to be a crappy football player, some of you are going to be a great mathematician. Whatever it is, accept each other's differences and help prop each other up.
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No offence Mitch, but you look like s*****. I feel like s****
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Revenge is more wild, less calculated...deeply personal. Retribution is a punishment that is morally right and fully deserved. (Mitch Rapp)
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I have a history of disregarding orders. - Mitch Rapp
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People who think God is on their side are capable of the most inhumane acts. (Petrov)
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Anybody who knew me growing up calls me Vinny.
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