John Kennedy actually said...

We are fortunate in having, in the United States, a number of Chinese-American communities, and I take this occasion to commend them for their devotion and patriotism.

Context

Message from Senator John F. Kennedy to Chinese-American Businessmen's Committee Meeting, Chicago, IL

09/08/1960

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