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On the recordJanuary 28, 1963
A free Nation can rise no higher than the standard of excellence set in its schools and colleges.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Special Message to the Congress on Education.

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Nov 7, 1963

Nearly 2 years ago my wife and I visited Bogota, Colombia, where a vast new Alliance for Progress housing project was just getting under way.

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Nov 4, 1963

I want to express my thanks to all of you-particularly to your chairman, Mr. Geneen, for the effort that he has made--and all of you have made this year.

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Nov 4, 1963

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.

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Oct 30, 1963

No, we are going to build a conventional carrier, which has already been announced at this time.

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