I call upon the leaders of all nations to work for peace, even when the risks seem high. I call upon Christians to pray and work for peace in whatever constructive ways are open to them. I do not believe this is only a political issue; it is a moral one as well. Billy Graham
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This quote by John F. Kennedy is one of his most famous quotes. It was written in 1971 in the wake of the Vietnam War, in which he argued that peace can be achieved through politics and not just religion. The quote itself is a statement that calls on people to work for peace in whatever way they can, whether it be through prayer or other ways. Kennedy believed that religious leaders needed to play a role in bringing about world peace.

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