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John F. Kennedy

I look forward to a great future for America - a future in which our country will match its military strength with our moral restraint, its wealth with our wisdom, its power with our purpose.

John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy is expressing hope that America will balance its strong military and financial resources with ethical behavior, thoughtful decision-making, and clear goals.

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