In Europe and America
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there’s a growing feeling of histeria.
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Conditioned to respond to all the threats
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in the rhetorical speeches of the Soviets.
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Mr. Krushchev said we will bury you,
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I don’t subscribe to this point of view.
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It would be such an ignorant thing to do
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if the Russians love their children too.
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How can I save my little boy
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from Oppenheimer’s deadly toy.
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There is no monopoly of common sense
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on either side of the political fence.
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We share the same biology,
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regardless of ideology.
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Believe me when I say to you,
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I hope the Russians love their children too.
There is no historical precedent,
to put the words in the mouth of the president.
There’s no such thing as a winnable war,
it’s a lie we don’t believe anymore
Mr. Reagan says we will protect you
I don’t subscribe to this point of view.
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Russian love their children too.
We share the same biology, regardless of ideology.
What might save us me and you,
is that the Russians love their children too.