John Kennedy actually said...

Society for too long has closed the door against the mentally retarded.

Letter to Dr. Stafford L. Warren at the Opening of the White House Conference on Mental Retardation

09/18/1963

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I want to express my thanks to all of you for an important assignment.

One-third of our working force are women.

We think that this Commission could usefully examine laws across the country which may adversely affect the rights of women.

This is a matter of great national importance--and of international importance.