John Kennedy actually said...

If we carry it out firmly, I am confident that productivity in the Federal Government can continue to keep pace with the growth of productivity in the private sector of the economy.

Context

Memorandum on Manpower Controls and Utilization in the Executive Branch.

10/10/1962

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