No people in history have ever survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves inoffensive to their enemies.
Dean AchesonI have a curious and apprehensive feeling as I watch JFK that he is sort of an Indian snake charmer.
Dean AchesonGreat Britain has lost an Empire and not yet found a role. The attempt to playa separate power rolethat is, a role apart from Europe, based on a special relationship with the United States, on being the head of the Commonwealthis about to be played out. Her Majesty's Government is now attempting, wisely in my opinion, to re-enter Europe.
Dean Acheson