John Kennedy actually said...

In answer to the question in your telegram I assure you that, if I am elected President I will convene the White House Conference on Narcotics as soon as it is reasonably practicable.

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Text of a Telegram Sent to Hon. Stanley Mosk, Attorney General for the State of California, by Senator John F. Kennedy

10/05/1960

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