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I'm just now reading Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's new memoir, "Here, Right Matters", the central theme of which is refreshingly in keeping with Farragut's famous order. As you say, "Damn the torpedoes, indeed."

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I heard Lt. Col. Vindman speak twice yesterday, once on WaPo and later on the Lincoln Project. There is a true patriot, a man with integrity who can look at himself in the mirror. I was glad to read Dr. Richardson's letter today, and learn the history and origin of "damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" which my father used to say.

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With you , Sally.

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I began reading it last night. He's an excellent writer and I'm impressed by the way he interlaces the lessons learned from his experiences throughout his career (only up to p. 75 so far but expect this will continue), lessons which helped form his character and enabled him to take immediate action following TFG's phone conversation with the president of Ukraine.

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