On the recordOctober 22, 1960
I don't mind running against Mr. Nixon, but I have good enough sense not to run against the Green Bay Packers.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI don't mind running against Mr. Nixon, but I have good enough sense not to run against the Green Bay Packers.
Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Green Bay, WI
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