03/20/1961
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"A Gallup poll taken in 10 countries a few months ago asked the people of those countries who they thought would be first in 1970, militarily and scientifically, the Russians or the United States."
"The Presidency of the United States carries heavy responsibilities, especially in the so grave times of international tension."
"I am sure after spending the day traveling around Michigan that Michigan is going Democratic in November."
"I want it said in 1970 that we are first, scientifically and militarily, educationally, economically."