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Eisenhower: I would like the nations to know that America is largely one in our readiness to assume burdens and, where necessary, to…

On the recordJanuary 22, 1957
I would like the nations to know that America is largely one in our readiness to assume burdens and, where necessary, to assume risks to preserve the peace.
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Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

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