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Chris Coons: I would suggest re-reading President Kennedy's commencement address at American University.

On the recordJanuary 10, 2017
I would suggest re-reading President Kennedy's commencement address at American University.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Coons references Kennedy's speech to advocate for engagement with Russia despite disagreements.

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