John Kennedy actually said...

I warn you that the present rate of economic growth, the present rise in the power and prestige of the United States, is not enough, is not good enough.

Context

Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Commack Arena, Commack, Long Island, NY

11/05/1960

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