Some of us are willing to put up with a long period of tensi... - John F. Kennedy

This quote is attributed to John F. Kennedy.

"Some of us are willing to put up with a long period of tension if we believe we can come out ahead in the end."

John F. Kennedy Patience

U.S. President American 1917–1963

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