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John F. Kennedy: Second, we need to strengthen our Nation by safeguarding its health.

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Second, we need to strengthen our Nation by safeguarding its health.
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John F. Kennedy

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Kennedy emphasizes the need to strengthen the nation's health as a priority.

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