John Kennedy actually said...

First, of course, we must make immediate and fruitful use of surpluses we now have - through an expanded food-for-peace program to halt famine and malnutrition abroad - and through an increased food surplus distribution program for the hungry here at home.

Context

Statement of Senator John F. Kennedy on Wheat Program, Spokane, WA, Caravan Inn

09/05/1960

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