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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 18, 1960

I don't think $1.25 an hour for somebody who works in a business which makes $1 million a year is an extreme wage.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 18, 1960

I believe that if we can get a good vote out on November 8, now that we have them registered - I cannot believe in 1960, with all of the problems that this country faces at home and abroad, that the American people are going to do anything…

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 18, 1960

Minimum wage, housing, education, strengthening the United States - that is our program and I would like your help in it.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 18, 1960

Democratic Party recognizes this challenge and is dedicated to the creation of a climate in which the later years can be productive, dignified, and satisfying.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 17, 1960

I believe that we are going to choose in the 1960’s progress; that we are going to make the same decision in 1960 that we made in 1932.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 17, 1960

Our fortunes as a nation depend, particularly because of the pressure of events as well as the provisions of the Constitution, on the good judgment, the vigor, the sense of precision, the sense of foresight - the historical sense of the…

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 17, 1960

I can assure you that if we are successful, we will give leadership to this country and Florida, and the United, States will move again.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 17, 1960

no one dared challenge our power, even the most rabid partisan could make no issue of our defense, and that is what we seek, an America so strong that defense is not an issue, but a matter of pride to all Americans.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 17, 1960

In addition, I believe we must take further steps to encourage day care programs that will protect our children and provide them with the basis for a full life in later years.

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