John F. Kennedy: “Some may choose forms and ways that we would not choose for…”

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Some may choose forms and ways that we would not choose for ourselves--but it is not for us that they are choosing.

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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy recognizes that different nations may choose paths that differ from American preferences, emphasizing respect for their choices.

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