Monday, February 07, 2005

June 10, 1963

I came across these words of John Kennedy.

"What kind of peace do I mean? What kind of peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war. Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time."

Not a word about the form of government of nations at peace nor a paean to America. Quite a contrast to what is said now.

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