John Kennedy actually said...

The Democrats have traditionally held that the officials who man our key posts in defense and foreign policy should be selected for their superior ability, whatever their party affiliation may be.

Context

Press Conference of Senator John F. Kennedy, Senate Office Building, Washington, DC

08/29/1960

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