rstands the threats he has inherited, stating that America is ready to "oppose any foe ... to assure the survival and the success of liberty." Further, Kennedy sees the threat facing his presidency as historic, saying "In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger." He strikes a bit of a conciliatory note, making it clear that he would like to see peace and constructive dialogue with the Soviet Union,
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