On the recordSeptember 5, 1960
I believe the American people elect a President to act.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI believe the American people elect a President to act.
Speech by Senator John F. Kennedy in Seattle, WA, at the Civic Auditorium - (Advance Release Text)
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