John Kennedy actually said...

A healthy democratic political system rests on the ability Of the electorate to know, understand and judge the attitudes, characteristics, opinions and qualifications of candidates for public office.

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Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House Transmitting Bills To Carry Out Recommendations of the...

04/29/1963

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