John Kennedy actually said...

There is not any doubt in my mind that our system of checks and balances, which I strongly support, cannot work effectively unless the House, the Senate, and the Presidency are working together for the general interest.

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Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Multnomah Hotel, Portland, OR

09/06/1960

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