"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"
- Kevin Costner
About this Quote
This quote by Kevin Costner speaks to the nerve and conviction of President Kennedy. He was willing to go to war if essential, but he was not happy to accept a military option even if it was being forced upon him. Kennedy had actually been in war himself, as had his close consultant Ken O'Donnell, and he was ready to protect the nation if necessary. This quote speaks with Kennedy's guts and his willingness to stand up for what he thought in, even if it implied going to war. Kennedy was not a coward, and he wanted to make the tough choices when it was necessary. He was a leader who wanted to take dangers and stand up for what he thought in, even if it indicated fighting.
This quote is written / told by Kevin Costner somewhere between January 18, 1955 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA.
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