John Kennedy actually said...

It is a contest between all those who look to the past, between all those who wish to stand still, and those who wish to move ahead.

Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Detroit Coliseum, Michigan State Fair, Detroit, MI

10/25/1960

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[Laughter] No, we have a different opinion about it, and we've made our views known, and I am continuing to hold mine and I am sure he does.

It typified the best of our country.

What I would like to see is a more satisfactory and basic discussion on what are the rather sophisticated and technical questions of keeping...

In times past, a simple phrase, '54-40 or fight' or 'to make the world safe for democracy' - that was enough.