John Kennedy actually said...

I believe under new leadership, the kind of leadership which this State has had in recent years, I believe this country can be given leadership, and I believe it can move again, and I ask your help.

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Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Milwaukee, WI

10/22/1960

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