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Finally, while our attention is centered on the development of the non- communist world, we must never forget our hopes for the ultimate freedom and welfare of the Eastern European peoples.
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John F. Kennedy
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gutenberg.orgJohn F. Kennedy: “Finally, while our attention is centered on the development of the non- communist world, we must never forget our hopes…”
Editor's note · Context
Kennedy expresses a commitment to supporting the freedom and welfare of Eastern European nations under communist rule.
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