John Kennedy actually said...

I strongly believe that enactment of this legislation not only would eliminate a constitutional anomaly which has already persisted much too long, but also would secure for the District more effective governmental organization and management.

Context

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting the District of Columbia Charter Bill.

04/03/1963

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