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I’m in a better position financially and don’t want to wait until I die for them to get money when they could use it now.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
Some Cubans said that they are ready to die for their country if the U.S. takes military action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
"We can't just have her die for no reason. Something needs to happen from this."
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
"Before, I was ready to die for my country but when I had a kid that changed everything," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
“Sarah, make people listen. See, really see people. Make sure no other kids die for no reason.”
From "Ghost Boys" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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