John Kennedy actually said...

It is my judgment a question as to whether the United States is meeting its responsibilities here at home and abroad.

Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Capitol Steps, Columbus, Ohio

10/16/1960

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I don't believe in big government, but I believe in effective governmental action.

In the election of 1960, and with the world around us, the question is whether the world will exist half-slave or half-free.

I think it can be. And I think in the final analysis it depends upon what we do here.

I think the case for the government intervention is a good one.