John Kennedy actually said...

I believe that the responsibility of our generation of Americans is to build a society here in this country so vital, so vigorous, so effective, that it serves as an example to the world.

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Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, State Capitol, Albany, NY

09/28/1960

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