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“One of the best ways to persuade others is by listening to them.”

Quote by Dean Rusk

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Former United States Secretary of State, born on February 9, 1909, and died on December 20, 1994. He served as the Secretary of State under Presidents Kennedy and Johnson, and was a key figure in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. more

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