The President's News Conference
12/11/1962
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I hold the view that in these difficult and dangerous times it is the function of the opposition, if it is going to meet its responsibility ...
A national campaign provides an opportunity to consider the facts and issues on major problems of our times.
Mr. Khrnshchev has spent his life in arguments.
Mr. Nixon pretends he opposes Federal funds for teachers' salaries because he fears 'Government control' over education.