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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 12, 1962

Relations between your country and this country have been close and cordial, and it is my hope that as a result of your visit here to Washington on this occasion, that those relations will become even closer during the days and years to…

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 12, 1962

Your Majesty, I want to express on behalf of the people of the United States, on behalf of the Government, and on my own behalf, our great pleasure and satisfaction in welcoming you again to the United States.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 11, 1962

We want to make sure that they are able to move ahead and perform their functions without any discrimination by law or by implication.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 11, 1962

We think that this Commission could usefully examine laws across the country which may adversely affect the rights of women.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 11, 1962

I can't imagine any more important assignment--not merely for women, but for members of Congress, organized labor, women's organizations themselves, religious groups, and all the rest.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 11, 1962

We look forward very eagerly to your results and I promise you that we are strongly behind you in all your work.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 7, 1962

The two Governments are, however, deeply concerned for the future of mankind if a halt cannot be called to the nuclear arms race.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 6, 1962

The direct benefits-economic, educational, and political--of this improved world-wide communication will be invaluable.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 6, 1962

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning March 18, 1962, as National Poison Prevention Week.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 6, 1962

I direct the appropriate agencies of the Federal Government, and I invite State and local governments and organizations interested in child safety, to participate actively in programs intended to promote better protection against…

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