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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “Do you believe as an American citizen of this State and country that we can be led by a political party, the…”

On the recordOctober 25, 1960
Do you believe as an American citizen of this State and country that we can be led by a political party, the Republicans, who have stood still, who have opposed progress at every turn?
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, City Square, Mount Clemens, MI

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