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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

I believe in an expanding America where there is equality of opportunity, regardless of religion, regardless of race, regardless of creed.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

In the 1960's this country will need leadership that will keep its eyes on the stars, on the fixed constellations which have guided this country in so many difficult times in the long history.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

Mr. Nixon's farm program consists of this one basic principle, that the support price for commodities shall be based on the preceding average market price for the past 3 years.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

It is ridiculous that a Nation which is in a race for its life with Russia cannot find full-time use for the talents and energies of 7 million people.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

I cannot believe that even the Republicans can be happy about a candidate who runs on the slogan 'Party Labels Don't Mean Anything.'

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

We should hold out the hand to those people before the moment of desperation comes, and then accompany them on the road to freedom.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

On the economic scene, we must prove that our Nation will not rest as long as segments of our people are in want.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

I appreciate very much your coming outside and saying 'hello,' and I want to assure you that we share the same hope, not only for this State, but also for the country.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

We want to convince you between now and November 8 that the Democratic Party can be of service to this State and this district and the country.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

The support price will be tied to a parity price which would bear the relationship between what the farmer would earn, with comparable resources, and comparable managerial skill.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

In that spirit in 1960, we come here tonight and dedicate ourselves to this country, dedicate ourselves to its future, dedicate ourselves to moving this country forward again.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

I come here to Illinois tonight and ask your help in this campaign ask your help in moving this country forward again.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 2, 1960

I believe that this hospital and hospitals like it must continue to grow to meet the needs of our population, and also that this country must grow.

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