Political Quotes

On the recordMay 15, 1961
I hope that prompt and favorable action will be taken by the Congress on the proposed legislation so that the long-standing aspirations of the citizens of the District of Columbia to participate in national elections finally will become a reality.
Said by
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting Bill Implementing the 23d Amendment to...

Share & report

More from John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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.

presidency.ucsb.edu
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.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1963

The Family of Man can survive differences of race and religion. Contrary to the assertions of Mr. Khrushchev, it can accept differences of ideology, politics, and economics.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

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

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation