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He implanted in his I.N.A. soldiers the realisation that they were the pioneers of tomorrow's dawn:
"Throughout my public career, I have always felt that though India is otherwise ripe for independence in every way, she has lacked one thing, namely an army of liberation. George Washington could fight and win freedom because he had his army....It is your privilege and honour to be the first to come forward and organise India's National Army. By doing so, you have removed our last obstacle in our path to freedom. Be happy and proud that you are the pioneers, the vanguard, in such a noble cause."