John Kennedy actually said...

I believe the central responsibility of the administration that is coming in in January is to maintain full employment.

Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Saginaw, MI, Fair Grounds

10/13/1960

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We have been extremely anxious that a peaceful accommodation be reached in this matter and have used our influence to bring that about.

I have just one announcement.

Well, I have discussed it.

I understood what they were attempting to say, and therefore I considered that their message was received.