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“We are being Americans when we hold our government to account. We are being false to our troops when we send them to a needless war, betraying their trust when we shortchange them on protective equipment, and cheating them when we silently cut their benefits.”

Quote by John F. Kerry

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John F. Kerry is a seasoned American politician who served as the United States Secretary of State. Born on December 11, 1943, in Massachusetts, he graduated from Yale University. He was first elected to Congress in 1972 and served as a Senator until 2013. As Secretary of State, Kerry was committed to promoting global peace and security, particularly his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East were highly regarded. more

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