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The primary, the fundamental, the essential purpose of the United Nations is to keep peace. Everything it does which hel

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"The primary, the fundamental, the essential purpose of the United Nations is to keep peace. Everything it does which helps prevent World War III is good. Everything which does not further that goal, either directly or indirectly, is at best superfluous"

- Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr.

Good Best Peace Everything

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This quote is written / told by Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr. between July 5, 1902 and February 27, 1985. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 6 other quotes.

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