John Kennedy actually said...

I do not believe in big government - but I believe in effective government - in a government which meets its appropriate responsibilities, and meets them effectively.

Context

Speech by Senator John F. Kennedy, to the Associated Business Publications Conference, Biltmore Hotel, New York, NY

10/11/1960

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