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But I believe that, for the first time, the door is open for the nuclear defense of the alliance to become a source of confidence, instead of a cause of contention.
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John F. Kennedy
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Kennedy expresses optimism about the potential for nuclear defense to foster confidence among allies rather than create division.
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