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“John Kennedy really did extend the reach of the American people and said, like Lincoln said in a way, that our reach is farther than our grasp - and we should aim high.”

Quote by Richard Dreyfuss

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Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss, born on October 29, 1947, is a renowned American actor. He gained fame for his performance in the film 'The Rose,' for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor. Dreyfuss has a rich body of work in both film and television, and his acting style has been widely appreciated by audiences. more

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