On the record
If at times our actions seem to make life difficult for others, it is only because history has made life difficult for us all.
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John F. Kennedy
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gutenberg.orgIf at times our actions seem to make life difficult for others, it is only because history has made life difficult for us all.
Kennedy reflects on the complexities of international relations and the historical challenges faced by nations.
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