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On the recordNovember 7, 1963
The Family of Man can survive differences of race and religion. Contrary to the assertions of Mr. Khrushchev, it can accept differences of ideology, politics, and economics.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks at the Dinner of the Protestant Council of the City of New York.

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