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19th May 06, 03:38 AM
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 Originally Posted by KiltedKnight
Who was it that once said when speaking about America and the Uk, I think it might have been General George S. Patton; "We are two nations separated by a common language".
Chris. 
I think Patton (George C. Scott) attributed it to GBS in a speech in the movie. Besides GBS, I've also seen it attributed to Sir Winston Churchill, whose mother, btw, was an American, Jennie Jerome. If I remember correctly, the mining town of Jerome, Arizona, is named for her cousin.
But, I also found a reference to Alistair Cooke as well! So everyone is right! :mrgreen:
Cheers, 
Todd
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