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John F. Kennedy: We must show the world what a free economy can do--to reduce unemployment, to put unused capacity to work, to spur new…

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We must show the world what a free economy can do--to reduce unemployment, to put unused capacity to work, to spur new productivity, and to foster higher economic growth within a range of sound fiscal policies and relative price stability.
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John F. Kennedy

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This statement reflects Kennedy's vision for a proactive economic policy aimed at reducing unemployment and enhancing productivity.

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