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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “The most important matter, of course, which occupies our attention, and which will continue to occupy our attention, is…”

On the recordJune 29, 1963
The most important matter, of course, which occupies our attention, and which will continue to occupy our attention, is our common hope that the mission of Governor Harriman and Lord Hailsham will be successful.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Gatwick Airport Upon Leaving for Italy.

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