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John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Massachusetts and is often remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Kennedy also established the Peace Corps, promoting international service and cooperation, and he advocated for civil rights, laying the groundwork for future legislation in this area.

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  1. Thank you very much, Mr. President. We will see you soon, I hope.2 sources1963presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

And I think that--the governmental standards, let me say, on the whole I think compare favorably with those in Washington, with those in some other parts of America.

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Nov 13, 1963

I think it would be unwise to attempt to negotiate it out here.

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Nov 13, 1963

I think she is very formidable, if that is the appropriate word to use about a very fine lady.

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Nov 13, 1963

This is the worst attack on foreign aid that we have seen since the beginning of the Marshall plan.

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Nov 13, 1963

We are not planning to trade with Red China in view of the policy that Red China pursues.

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Nov 13, 1963

I congratulate you, the people of Delaware, the people of Maryland, and the people of the United States.

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Nov 13, 1963

It symbolizes, I believe, this highway, first of all, the partnership between the Federal Government and the States, which is essential to the progress of all of our people.

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Nov 13, 1963

No, we are going to bring back several hundred before the end of the year.

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Nov 13, 1963

They may be facts which some would prefer to forget, but if the United States of America, and particularly the Northeast United States, these 15 States, are going to move ahead and provide a better life for the people of Delaware and the…

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Nov 13, 1963

I can't imagine anything more dangerous than to end this program.

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Nov 13, 1963

I hope in the year 1963 we will again take stock of the needs of the country over the next decade and we will begin today, this year, this decade, the things which will make this country a better place to live in for the rest of this…

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Nov 13, 1963

No industry has a greater impact upon the Nation and no industry has a greater opportunity to affect our economic progress.

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Nov 13, 1963

But don't make it impossible for us to function by legislative restraints or inadequate appropriations.

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Nov 13, 1963

Our goal is the development of the most efficient, economic, and the safest transportation system for all of our people.

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Nov 13, 1963

I think that this administration has been very vigorous in its action, and I think that we have tried to set a responsible standard.

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Nov 13, 1963

This highway has been built by the dedicated effort of the citizens of these two States.

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Nov 13, 1963

I think that by the time this Congress goes home, in the sense of next summer, that in the fields of education, mental health, taxes, civil rights, this is going to be a record that is going to be--however dark it looks now, I think that…

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Nov 13, 1963

As you know, the American Ambassador--the United States Embassy has made six protests to the Soviet Government in the last 48 hours.

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Nov 13, 1963

And the American Bar Association has been very helpful in making the judgment, but I am sure they would agree that they are not infallible.

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Nov 13, 1963

And third, it symbolizes the effort which we are giving and must be giving to organizing an effective communication system here in the United States of America.

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