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karynnj

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Tue Jan 10, 2017, 08:48 PM Jan 2017

Kerry's comments at the opening of the State Department museum

Last edited Tue Jan 10, 2017, 10:52 PM - Edit history (2)

From his use of the imagery of a Robert Frost poem to his quote of George Kennan comparing the work of diplomacy to the maintenance of his PA farm - keeping trees from encroaching, fixing fences, etc to his comments on the historical accomplishments of American diplomacy, this is a graceful, fun speech.

https://t.co/bgLFdRCDBd

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Kerry's comments at the opening of the State Department museum (Original Post) karynnj Jan 2017 OP
Link to video of entire event - which puts the jokes and comments in context. karynnj Jan 2017 #1
Thanks for this! n/t MBS Jan 2017 #2
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