The President's News Conference
05/22/1962
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It is a great country, but I believe it must be greater, and it is a powerful country, but I believe it must be more powerful, and I believe...
I come here all the way from Massachusetts, 1,500 miles away, and ask your support in this campaign.
I have never believed in retreating under fire.
Words are not a substitute for strength.