John Kennedy actually said...

I think the veterans of the United States having made their contribution in their youth to the survival of this country, can, at a later date, in other days, facing different dangers, make a contribution again.

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Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Veteran's Hospital, Marion, IL

10/02/1960

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