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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “Presidents may change, but the power of the United States, in the balance of world politics, in the balance of the power…”

On the recordSeptember 27, 1960
Presidents may change, but the power of the United States, in the balance of world politics, in the balance of the power struggle of the world, is the great force on the side of freedom.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, 'Breakfast with Kennedy', Lawrence Hotel, Erie, PA

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