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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “And I don't believe in 1960 the American people are going to turn over the destinies of this State and the destinies of…”

On the recordOctober 25, 1960
And I don't believe in 1960 the American people are going to turn over the destinies of this State and the destinies of the United States to a party and leader who stands still.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Roseville, MI, Eastgate Shopping Center

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