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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