John Kennedy actually said...

You have moved with vigor in enforcement without regard to friendship or political affiliation, you have met your responsibilities in the carrying out of statutes which have not been altogether popular in every case in some parts of the country.

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Remarks to a Group of United States Attorneys

10/09/1962

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