On the recordOctober 20, 1960
I applaud the athletes who, by their personal well being, their athletic conduct, and in their personal life, set the high standard by which our country must be judged.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI applaud the athletes who, by their personal well being, their athletic conduct, and in their personal life, set the high standard by which our country must be judged.
Statement by Senator John F. Kennedy on National Sportsmen for Kennedy Committee
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