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On the recordMay 4, 1961
I have admired him for a great many years, and I must say that he leaves Washington with the full knowledge that he holds a memorable place in the hearts of all Americans who value fortitude, perseverance, and vision.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Exchange of Remarks in the Rose Garden With President Bourguiba of Tunisia.

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