On the recordSeptember 6, 1960
We should make a real national effort to maintain our position in space, because it is going to be the dominant area in the future for military strategy.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe should make a real national effort to maintain our position in space, because it is going to be the dominant area in the future for military strategy.
Press Conference of Senator John F. Kennedy, Olympic Bowl, Olympic Hotel, Seattle, WA
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