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John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the 35th President of the United States, serving from January 20, 1961, until his assassination on November 22, 1963. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in Massachusetts and is often remembered for his leadership during the Cuban Missile Crisis, which brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. Kennedy also established the Peace Corps, promoting international service and cooperation, and he advocated for civil rights, laying the groundwork for future legislation in this area.

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Mar 21, 1962

Why should those whose income is received in dividends or interest be treated differently, permitting an escape from taxes by a deliberate or neglectful failure to report such income?

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Mar 21, 1962

This tax credit, by increasing the profitability or potential rate of return on such an investment in the most efficient and economical way available, will provide American businessmen with a strong incentive to increase their capital…

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Mar 21, 1962

May I congratulate you, and your associates on the House Ways and Means Committee, on reporting to the House a tax bill that will truly serve the national interest.

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Mar 21, 1962

Rejection of this bill, I firmly believe, would mean a loss of gold as our industries fail to keep pace with their modernized overseas competitors.

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Mar 21, 1962

The single-most important provision in the bill would provide a tax credit for new investment in machinery and equipment in the United States.

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Mar 20, 1962

We would--have been attempting--as you know, the Red Cross has been attempting to secure an entrance into Cuba to see about the feeding of the prisoners.

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Mar 20, 1962

It's very hard in military or in personal life to assure complete equality.

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Mar 20, 1962

There is still--in the field of foreign policy France still bears responsibility.

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Mar 20, 1962

I'm hopeful that the Senate and the House will support this effort.

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Mar 20, 1962

I see nothing contradictory in a strong Atlantic Community and the United Nations.

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Mar 20, 1962

President Kennedy also expressed satisfaction that the United States could make available surplus commodities to alleviate the severe famine conditions in northern Togo.

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Mar 20, 1962

In my judgment, failure to go ahead in this ground is going to mean a collapse of this special effort.

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Mar 20, 1962

I thought that yesterday's statements by the White House and by Mr. Dulles were very clear, and I think that closes the matter as far as I'm concerned.

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Mar 20, 1962

President Kennedy noted the determined efforts toward economic and social development being carried forward by the Republic of Togo and stated the desire of the United States to continue development assistance to Togo.

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Mar 19, 1962

And in him I believe we see an exceptionable figure--not only in Africa but really on the world scene.

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Mar 19, 1962

This new method of transportation offers possibilities for renewed vigor and hope for increased economic strength for the coal industry.

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Mar 19, 1962

The extensive and vigorous atomic power development programs currently being undertaken by the Commission should, of course, be continued and, where appropriate, strengthened during the period of your study.

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Mar 19, 1962

The development of civilian nuclear power involves both national and international interests of the United States.

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Mar 19, 1962

So, Mr. President, for your efforts to win independence for your country, but even more, for your efforts to build a better life for your people, and to play a progressive and liberal and responsible position in the development of Africa…

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Mar 19, 1962

The nuclear power plants scheduled to come into operation this year, together with those already in operation, should provide a wealth of engineering experience permitting realistic forecasts of the future of economically competitive…

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