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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “I have yet to hear anyone suggest one single piece of progressive legislation he ever sponsored, fought for, or passed…”

On the recordNovember 6, 1960
I have yet to hear anyone suggest one single piece of progressive legislation he ever sponsored, fought for, or passed in the 14 years that he has been around Washington.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Hillsgrove Airport, Providence, RI

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