John Kennedy actually said...

The Advisory Panel on Federal Salary Systems, chaired by Mr. Clarence Randall, in its recent report called it 'not only equitable but valid and eminently desirable.'

Context

Special Message to the Congress on Federal Pay Reform.

02/19/1962

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