“We shall listen, not lecture; learn, not threaten. We will enhance our safety by earning the respect of others and showing respect for them. In short, our foreign policy will rest on the traditional American values of restraint and empathy, not on military might.”
Quote by Theodore C. Sorensen
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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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