“The Soviet Union has indeed been our greatest menace - not so much because of what it has done, but because of the excuses it has provided us for our own failures.”
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J. William Fulbright
J. William Fulbright was a prominent United States Senator from Arkansas, serving from 1945 to 1975. He is best known for establishing the Fulbright Program, which promotes international educational exchange. Fulbright was a member of the Democratic Party and was deeply committed to the principles of peace, education, and international understanding. more
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