03/12/1963
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"I am sure that they will support me in November in my goal of a minimum living standard of $1.25 an hour for millions of Americans who work in the large enterprises of our country."
"I did everything within my power to achieve a reasonable compromise of the differences between the Senate and House bill."
"It is imperative that we maintain the highest national unity and the utmost responsibility in matters of national security at all times."
"I intend to take this fight to the American people."