Quote by John F. Kennedy

Now we have a problem in making our power credible, and Vietnam is the place.

Now we have a problem in making our power credible, and Viet

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This quote suggests that there is a challenge in establishing and maintaining a sense of power or authority, and Vietnam is described as the specific setting where this difficulty arises. It implies that there is a perceived lack of credibility in the exercise of power, potentially referring to the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War. The quote points to Vietnam as a critical issue or obstacle that needs to be addressed in order to restore or strengthen the credibility of those in power.

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