John F. Kennedy: “We have rejected any all-or-nothing posture which would leave no…”

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We have rejected any all-or-nothing posture which would leave no choice but inglorious retreat or unlimited retaliation.

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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy rejects an all-or-nothing military strategy, advocating for more nuanced options.

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John F. Kennedy: “We have rejected any all-or-nothing posture which would leave no choice but inglorious retreat or unlimited retaliation.”