John Kennedy actually said...

I am convinced that our country must remain strong if it is to maintain its role as the hope of free men.

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

10/02/1960

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Maryland's nine electoral votes are as critical as any in this election.

I do not agree that underground nuclear weapons tests should be resumed at this time.

This is, as Dickens said a century ago, the best of times and the worst of times.

My hope is to put all farmers on the same footing as the tobacco producer.