People
Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty.
— John F. Kennedy
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Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker declares to every nation, friend or hostile, that they will accept any cost, burden or hardship. They promise to support allies and resist opponents so that liberty can survive and succeed. It is a sweeping, uncompromising pledge of commitment.
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