To lead in the 21st century, America needs a foreign policy rooted in diplomacy and restraint. We should follow the words of John Quincy Adams, whose… - Ro Khanna

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To lead in the 21st century, America needs a foreign policy rooted in diplomacy and restraint. We should follow the words of John Quincy Adams, whose Independence Day speech from almost two centuries ago still rings true today. "...Wherever the standard of freedom and independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be. But she goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy..." Full text JQA speech

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About Ro Khanna

Rohit Khanna (born September 13, 1976) is an American academic, lawyer, and politician serving as the U.S. representative from California's 17th congressional district, since 2017. He only accepts donations from individuals and is does not take campaign contributions from political action committees (PACs) or corporations.

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