On the record
I wish that all qualified Americans permitted to vote were willing to vote, but surely in this centennial year of Emancipation all those who are willing to vote should always be permitted.
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John F. Kennedy
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Editor's note · Context
Kennedy expresses a desire for greater voter participation in elections, especially during significant anniversaries like the centennial of Emancipation.
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