Oct 21, 1960
If the railroads are to become and remain strong, we must continue to assure workable processes to govern the relationships between management and labor.
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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Oct 21, 1960
I believe the responsibilities which the next President and the next administration will bear are as great as any in our history.
Oct 21, 1960
First, we should carry out the legislative mandate, which the Republican administration has never carried out-to make a census of transportation so that the Congress and the Executive will have adequate and accurate information on which to…
Oct 21, 1960
The Railway Labor Act has served as an effective instrument for that purpose.
Oct 21, 1960
It is not the esteem of good men for good words; it is the esteem of good men for good action.
Oct 21, 1960
The industry should be released from burdensome and unnecessary Government regulation.
Oct 21, 1960
It is no exaggeration to say that the distress of our railroads is one of our most crucial problems.
Oct 21, 1960
I am delighted to be here, and I am extremely proud that our distinguished former President, President Truman, who has laid the issues out.
Oct 21, 1960
The point I want to make, however, is that most of the difficult decisions which the next President will meet will involve problems about which we have thought very little.
Oct 21, 1960
It is important that the public interest be uppermost at all times, and regulation is essential to accomplish that purpose.
Oct 21, 1960
The plain fact of the matter is that Mr. Nixon does not understand the farm problem any more than Mr. Benson.
Oct 21, 1960
There is an old saying that the farmer votes Republican only if he can afford it.
Oct 21, 1960
The great issue of our time is whether the world of the future will be a free world or a slave world.
Oct 21, 1960
The Democratic Party is firmly committed to the revitalization of our railroads and their restoration to strong position in our economy.
Oct 21, 1960
This is a great country, but this country cannot move forward unless the people of this country will make a decision for progress on November 8.
Oct 21, 1960
What we need are good works and the esteem of good men, backed by good action.
Oct 21, 1960
Our influence in Latin America, and all the rest can only have the effect of reducing our prestige.
Oct 21, 1960
I challenge him to demonstrate his influence with this administration and his willingness to have the real facts known.
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