Quote by Kevin Costner

President Kennedy was willing to go to war. He was not a coward. The man had been in war and so had Ken O'Donnell. He was ready to protect this nation, but he was not ready for a military solution just because it was being rammed down his throat.

President Kennedy was willing to go to war. He was not a cow

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This quote highlights President Kennedy's bravery and willingness to defend the nation. It emphasizes that Kennedy was not afraid of entering into warfare, as he had experienced it himself, and was accompanied by advisors like Ken O'Donnell who also possessed this firsthand knowledge. However, the quote also emphasizes that Kennedy's readiness for military action was not driven by blindly accepting the idea, but rather he wanted to make informed decisions rather than following any solution that was forcefully imposed on him.

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