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Quote by Theodore C. Sorensen

“I believe in an America in which the fruits of productivity and prosperity are shared by all, by workers as well as owners, by those at the bottom as well as those at the top; an America in which the sacrifices required by national security are shared by all, by profiteers in the back offices as well as volunteers on the front lines.”

Quote by Theodore C. Sorensen

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Theodore C. Sorensen
Theodore C. Sorensen

Theodore C. Sorensen (May 8, 1928 – October 31, 2010) was an American lawyer, writer, and former White House Counsel, best known as a close advisor and speechwriter for President John F. Kennedy. He played a key role in drafting Kennedy's inaugural address and civil rights legislation, and was instrumental during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Sorensen's book 'Kennedy' remains a classic on the Kennedy administration. He continued to influence public policy and law until his death. more

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