John Kennedy actually said...

We are losing the respect of the peoples of the world primarily because we are in danger of losing those qualities they have always respected.

Excerpts from a Speech Delivered by Senator John F. Kennedy, Civic Auditorium, Portland, OR - (advance Release Text)

09/06/1960

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A start has been made over the past year, but much still remains to be done.

If we can continue to build our exports then we can continue to finance our security obligations overseas.

I believe the United States is competitive and I believe that our efficiency and productivity and managerial skills all can mean a good deal...

All of us are very familiar with the necessity for the United States to maintain an ever-increasing export trade.