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On the recordJune 4, 1963
What you do here far away from Washington, far away from some of our great capitals, far away from the many countries which depend upon us, what you do here, what progress you make, what dedication you demonstrate makes a significant difference to the security of our country and to those who depend upon us.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks Upon Arrival at the Missile Range, White Sands, New Mexico.

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