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What does it mean?
Kerry praises his own military service with high commendations.
In plain terms
He says he served bravely and well.
What can you take from it?
Military service builds character.

Where it applies

  • vetting
  • biographies
  • campaign speeches

Putting it to work

  • review service records
  • check awards

Questions to consider

  • How is bravery judged?
  • Why is this cited?

Another view

Self-commendation may lack objective verification.

More from John Kerry

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  3. I don't want to claim that God is on our side. As Abraham Lincoln told us, I want to pray humbly that we are on God's side.

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