John Kennedy actually said...

It is my conviction that advances in research, services, and programming in the area of mental retardation make it imperative that a concerted effort be undertaken now to prevent and alleviate this serious condition affecting nearly 6 million of our citizens.

Context

Telegram to State Governors Announcing a Conference on Mental Retardation.

07/23/1963

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