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On the recordMay 8, 1963
The answer is that this Nation can afford to do whatever must be done to strengthen its economy, step up its growth, create sufficient job opportunities, and fulfill our domestic and worldwide responsibilities.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Address and Question and Answer Period at the 20th Anniversary Meeting of the Committee for Economic Development.

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