John Kennedy actually said...

I would think that the people of Alabama would rather have these responsibilities met by paid, experienced law enforcement officers than by federalized men of the Alabama National Guard.

Context

Telegram to Governor Wallace Concerning Defederalization of the Alabama National Guard.

06/14/1963

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