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My definition of patriotism is to defend your country with the truth, no matter the consequences.

John F. Kerry

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John F. Kerry
Age: 80
Born: 1943
Born: December 11
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America is the one that has led the effort to strengthen NATO and strengthen the front-line states against Russia's pressures.
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My dad was a member of the Greatest Generation that achieved victory in World War II. This was the generation that saved the world from fascism, came home and built the great American middle class, led the way in the civil rights movement, protected our environment, and created great programs like Medicare.
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