[the OlLine Rebel]

No fan of Kennedy, but what he stated doesn’t look “controversial”. Just thoughtful contemplation on the reality of the man. “Stuff of legends” does NOT have to mean “he was a wonderful guy!”

[Olog-hai]

The context does not seem disparaging, particularly making it seem that he thought that Adolf would rise above “the hatred that surrounds him now” (i.e. then) to be regarded as “one of the most significant figures who ever lived” and not in a negative way.