On the recordApril 27, 1961
We are prepared to meet our obligations, but we can only defend the freedom of those who are determined to be free themselves.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe are prepared to meet our obligations, but we can only defend the freedom of those who are determined to be free themselves.
Address in Chicago at a Dinner of the Democratic Party of Cook County
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