George F. Kennan Quotes:
Ocupation: Diplomat
Life: February 16, 1904 - March 17, 2005
Birthday: February 16
Death: March 17
It is clear that the main element of any United States policy toward the Soviet Union must be that of long-term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of Russian expansive tendencies.
source: "The Sources of Soviet Conduct," Foreign Affairs, July 1947
topic: Long, United States, Elements, Long Term Goals, Containment
