Remarks at Troop Review Ceremonies, Fort Gordon, Georgia.
01/06/1961
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The human spirit that must be free is the thing that brings 213 nationalities finally into one single nation.
We must not be either patronizing, resentful, or treat them as a stranger or enemy.
Our entire history since the birth of my Nation has been that of friendship.
I would say this: it should not be an issue.