Now, suddenly, the United States, by the force of events, history, and by our own choice--and I want to emphasize 'by our own choice'--have been propelled into the world where we are the key, the archstone, the basic element in the strength of the entire free world.
Remarks to the American Embassy Staff at Bad Godesberg.
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