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“The best thing we can do if we want the Russians to let us be Americans is to let the Russians be Russian.”

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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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