“I can understand the Chinese Wall: it was built as a defense against marauders. But a wall such as that in Berlin, built to prevent people from seeking freedom, is almost beyond comprehension.”

American attorney and politician of the mid-to-late 20th century, Robert Kennedy served as U.S. Attorney General under his brother’s presidency and later as a U.S. Senator for New York. He is remembered for his advocacy on civil rights, anti-war efforts, and his passionate speeches on justice and equality, blending idealism with pragmatic reform.