The major test to which the people of the country are putting the candidates today is this: Which by experience, by background, by judgment, by record, of the candidates for President and Vice President can best continue the leadership of Dwight Eisenhower and keep the peace without surrender for America and extend freedom throughout the world.
Speech by the Vice President, Closed Circuit Television, 1960 Campaign Dinner, Boston, MA
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