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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 3, 1964

The Nurse Training Act of 1964 is the most significant nursing legislation in the history of our country.

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Eddie Johnson
@eddiejohnson· Democratic · TX· Sep 3, 1964

The Nurse Training Act of 1964, which we have met this morning to finally sign and complete, represents the response of an enlightened Congress to the urgent need.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Mar 24, 1963

I have sent a message to the Congress, asking for favorable action on these proposals at an early date.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Mar 24, 1963

The mere enactment of a new law, the mere initiation of a new program does not of itself bring about all desired results.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Mar 4, 1963

I am transmitting herewith, for the consideration of the Congress, draft legislation carrying out these principles, providing equality of opportunity among carriers, removing artificial barriers to the realization of the inherent advantages that each mode of transportation possesses, and assuring the protection of the antitrust laws against any destructive competition.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 24, 1963

The tax program we have submitted is, in fact, consistent with all legitimate ends.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 17, 1963

I commend the report for your consideration in connection with the budget request and the need for new legislation to stimulate research in the field of water resources at the colleges and universities.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 13, 1963

I urge the Congress to enact at the earliest opportunity the Youth Employment Act which is so vital to the welfare of our young people and our Nation.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Feb 10, 1963

I earnestly hope that the Congress will give early and favorable consideration to this proposed legislation.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Sep 8, 1960

use the full power of the executive branch of the Government to assure the early enactment of District home-rule legislation.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Sep 7, 1960

The record of the Republican Party is written on the bills that never become law, on the things we failed to do.

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Joseph Kennedy
@josephkennedy· Democratic · MA· Aug 29, 1960

While I naturally wanted to see the Senate version of the minimum wage bill enacted into law, I and the colleagues supporting me were willing to accept a reasonable compromise.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Sep 2, 1957

I am proud to say very heavy Republican support, but it was done and studied thoroughly and passed.

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Sep 2, 1957

We are not considering legislative controls on the processes in our economy.

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

I most earnestly hope that the Congress will support this particular part of the bill to the full.

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