It is said that when Lincoln was told that Grant was a drunk, he replied, “What does he drink, I want to give some to all my generals”, or words to that effect.
“It is said that when Lincoln was told that Grant was a drunk, he replied, “What does he drink, I want to give some to all my generals”, or words to that effect.”
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And to condescending, elitist members of his own Cabinet:
“This man fights. I cannot spare him.”
It is said that when Lincoln was told that Grant was a drunk, he replied, “What does he drink, I want to give some to all my generals”, or words to that effect.
Thereby making Lincoln, as Commander-in-Chief, the greater General...