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“I'm motivated by my passion for our basic values, protecting our interests, and for protecting the future.”

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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“In a broad systems sense, an organism's environment is indistinguishable from the organism itself.”

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“I think the United States is still the indispensable force for positive change and for rule of law and for order and structure.”

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