"We have a mission as Americans... to forge the future, to end this decade of diversion, and to confront the great questions that face us in the world."
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About Abraham A. Ribicoff
Abraham A. Ribicoff was an American politician who served as the 4th Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President John F. Kennedy. He later went on to become a U.S. Senator from Connecticut, where he served for four terms. Ribicoff was known for his advocacy of civil rights, social welfare programs, and environmental protection. He played a key role in passing legislation like the Anti-Poverty Act and the Clean Air Act.
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