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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 24, 1960

The question of whether America represents as strong and vigorous an image as it did years ago goes to the security of everyone who lives in Libertyville.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 23, 1960

I think a nation that holds itself out as the champion of democracy has an obligation to do better by all Americans.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 22, 1960

The farm depression, coupled with the general sag in the economy, is America’s No.1 economic problem in 1960.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Oct 22, 1960

The cause of all mankind is the cause of America, and I am confident we are going to meet our responsibilities.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Sep 11, 1960

In the American Revolution, Thomas Paine said, 'The cause of America is the cause of all mankind;' I think in 1960, the cause of all mankind is the cause of America.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Sep 10, 1960

To that question there can be only one answer - and that is the answer of the Democratic Party: America must have a military strength second to none

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Aug 13, 1957

You cannot stand aside and see America's interest deteriorate throughout the world just by inaction.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Jan 22, 1957

I would like the nations to know that America is largely one in our readiness to assume burdens and, where necessary, to assume risks to preserve the peace.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Oct 19, 1956

All of us--America--must stand together, stand strong and be of one mind if we are, from our position of strength, going to lead really on the road of peace.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Oct 19, 1956

America is more prosperous, America is happier, than it was four years ago.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Oct 16, 1956

No--this is not a sick America, but a healthy America--not a weak nation, but a strong one--not a fearful people, but a confident one.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Oct 11, 1956

Now, when I see what unions have done for the working man of America ... I don't have to have any doubt in my mind as to what they have done for America as a whole.

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