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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Mar 22, 1963

This is an extraordinary airport in an extraordinary city, in an extraordinary country, and it is a tribute to the constructive action of the Federal Government, the State government, and the city government, under the distinguished…

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Mar 20, 1963

Mr. McNamara chose the plane he chose because he felt it most efficient, because he thought it would do the job and because he thought it would save the Government hundreds of millions of dollars.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Mar 6, 1963

In addition, I hope you will examine our political structure, which is not perhaps the most efficient in the world.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Mar 3, 1963

I come here tonight to express my thanks, and I think the country's thanks, to all the men and women who work in the Department of Labor.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 25, 1963

Modifications and temporary organizational changes, based on emergency conditions, will be in accordance with policy determinations by the President.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 25, 1963

Nothing in this order shall derogate from the provisions of Executive Order No. 10705, Executive Order No. 10995 or Executive Order No. 11051

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 25, 1963

I urge all persons, organizations and Governmental agencies interested in recreational boating and safety afloat to publicize and observe National Safe Boating Week.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 24, 1963

I take great pleasure in welcoming you to the United States and also your son, your Prime Minister, who honored us by a visit here some months ago, and the members of your government.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 21, 1963

A chairman of the Board shall be designated by the President from time to time from among the membership of the Board appointed from the Executive Branch.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 17, 1963

I am pleased to transmit herewith a report on the water resources research activities of the executive branch of the Government.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 14, 1963

I am asking the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to be of every possible help to the District in this important endeavor.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 14, 1963

There would appear to be no better place for these forward-looking programs to be started than in the Nation's capital.

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 13, 1963

I suggest that all departments and agencies administering loans, loan guarantee and insurance programs (including related grant programs) be guided by the principles outlined in the Report in administering their present programs and…

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
@johnfitzgeraldkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 13, 1963

I am asking the Director of the Bureau of the Budget to take the lead in assuring an effective and equitable application of those guidelines.

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