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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “And that's why we're back in Michigan tonight, to join you in a campaign to reelect a distinguished Governor who has…”

On the recordOctober 4, 1962
And that's why we're back in Michigan tonight, to join you in a campaign to reelect a distinguished Governor who has been carrying the banner in this State formerly borne by the present Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Soapy Williams.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks Upon Arrival at Metropolitan Airport, Detroit

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