George F. Kennan Quote

The main element of any United States policy toward the Soviet Union must be that of a long-term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of Russian expansive tendencies.


The Sources of Soviet Conduct, in Foreign Affairs [July 1947]


The main element of any United States policy toward the Soviet Union must be that of a long-term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of...

The main element of any United States policy toward the Soviet Union must be that of a long-term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of...

The main element of any United States policy toward the Soviet Union must be that of a long-term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of...

The main element of any United States policy toward the Soviet Union must be that of a long-term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of...