John F. Kennedy: “But there is no comfort or security for us in evasion, no solution in…”

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But there is no comfort or security for us in evasion, no solution in abdication, no relief in irresponsibility.

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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy warns against the dangers of avoiding responsibility in governance.

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John F. Kennedy: “But there is no comfort or security for us in evasion, no solution in abdication, no relief in irresponsibility.”