John Kennedy actually said...

Where can they get a government, a President, a Congress, which will be responsible, progressive, which will strengthen the United States, strengthen our influence around the world, strike a blow for the cause of freedom, build this country until it is stronger?

Context

Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, O'Hare Inn, Des Plaines, IL

10/24/1960

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