So long as fanaticism and fear brood over the affairs of men, we must arm to deter others from aggression.
John F. Kennedy: “So long as fanaticism and fear brood over the affairs of men, we must arm to deter others from aggression.”
Editor's note · Context
Kennedy emphasizes the need for military preparedness in the face of global threats.
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