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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “Open and friendly discussions have served to clarify and confirm our common commitment to those who care for freedom.”

On the recordApril 7, 1961
Open and friendly discussions have served to clarify and confirm our common commitment to those who care for freedom.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at the Reading of the Joint Statement Following Discussions With Prime Minister Macmillan

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