John Kennedy actually said...

Within our own Nation we must also give real leadership to the many moral and economic problems that face a large number of our citizens.

Telegram from John F. Kennedy to National Maritime Union 12th Convention, New York, NY

10/02/1960

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I want them to wonder what the President of the United States is doing.

This is an important election, and I come to you in 1960, in October and September, asking your assistance.

I think we do.

So in a very real sense, we are all involved.