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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “I am hopeful that the fact that so many outstanding doctors who believe in the responsibilities of the profession very…”

On the recordMarch 26, 1962
I am hopeful that the fact that so many outstanding doctors who believe in the responsibilities of the profession very strongly and have demonstrated it in their careers, I am hopeful that this support for this concept of medical care for the aged through social security will cause other doctors, others who are concerned about the health of our people, to examine and reexamine their own positions.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks Upon Receiving a Statement by a Group of Physicians on Medical Care for the Aged.

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