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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: And I must say, Mr. President, I know of no more vital, energetic, warmhearted, vigorous, hopeful people than the great…

On the recordMarch 19, 1963
And I must say, Mr. President, I know of no more vital, energetic, warmhearted, vigorous, hopeful people than the great citizens of this great democracy.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at El Coco Airport, Costa Rica, Upon Leaving for the United States.

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