John Kennedy actually said...

I don't say that all people have equal talent, but what I do say is that everyone should have their chance to develop their talent equally.

Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Fulton and Nostrand, Brooklyn, NY

10/19/1960

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It is in the interest of this country for Mr. Nixon and I to continue these discussions on TV, to have a fifth debate.

I think we can do better in practicing what we preach about equality before the law without regard to race, creed, or color.

I do not believe that we are doing enough.

And I think the answer is pretty plain.