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“Do people ever reflect, one wonders, that the best way to protect against the penetration of one's secrets by others is to have the minimum of secrets to conceal?”

Quote by George F. Kennan

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George F. Kennan

George F. Kennan was an American diplomat renowned for his profound understanding of Soviet policy and his influence on Cold War strategy. He served as the U.S. ambassador to the Soviet Union and authored the famous 'Long Telegram,' which profoundly shaped American policy towards the Soviet Union. more

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