John Kennedy actually said...

In the presently troubled world, we cannot be a peacemaker if we are not also the protector of those individuals as well as nations who cast with us their personal liberty and hopes for the future.

Context

Letter to Secretary Ribicoff Requesting Him To Undertake Direction of Cuban Refugee Activities.

01/26/1961

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