John Kennedy actually said...

This country cannot survive unless the political leaders, those who seek positions of responsibility, are willing to tell the people the truth, and you cannot hide the truth in all the department agencies in Washington.

Context

Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Teaneck Armory, Teterboro, NJ

11/05/1960

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