As long as there are people around the world who wish to be free but are not free, as long as there are people around the world who are fighting to maintain their independence, as long as there are people who look to us for leadership, I believe we can serve.
Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Green Bay, WI
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As you know, the American Ambassador--the United States Embassy has made six protests to the Soviet Government in the last 48 hours.
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