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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “President Kennedy pointed out that under the Trade Expansion legislation now pending before the Congress the United…”

On the recordJune 19, 1962
President Kennedy pointed out that under the Trade Expansion legislation now pending before the Congress the United States Government might be able, through reciprocal agreements, to bring about a general reduction of trade barriers for the benefit of all.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Joint Statement following Discussions With Prime Minister Menzies of Australia.

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