John Kennedy actually said...

My invitation to you is to join in building the prestige of the United States, in recognizing that we stand today on the razor edge of decision, and so does the world, and recognizing that if we succeed, we succeed not only for ourselves, but all those who look to us for leadership.

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Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Downtown, Lockport, NY

09/27/1960

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