Political Quotes

On the recordMay 24, 1962
I don't think there is anything that could occupy our attention with more distinction than trying to preserve for those who come after us this beautiful country which we've inherited.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Remarks to the White House Conference on Conservation.

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