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John 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.

Oct 8, 1963

I think that to say that this is the end of the road would be a mistake.

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Oct 8, 1963

There is in such transactions no subsidy to the foreign purchaser; only a savings to the American taxpayer on wheat the Government has already purchased and stored at the higher domestic price which is maintained to assist our farmers.

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Oct 8, 1963

I think they ought to feel a good deal of pride in what they have done and not be concerned because a Valachi or an Irish name or some other name may occasionally get in trouble.

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Oct 8, 1963

Senator Goldwater is speaking frequently, and he is saying what he thinks as of the time he speaks, and I think, therefore, we have an opportunity to make a judgment of where he stands.

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Oct 8, 1963

We have received no response to our--to that proposal, which followed other proposals made on other occasions.

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Oct 8, 1963

The Russian people will know they are receiving American wheat.

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Oct 8, 1963

I think it is a good thing to keep them out of the atmosphere.

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Oct 8, 1963

Our country has always responded to requests for food from governments of people who needed it, so long as we were certain that the people would actually get it and know where it came from.

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Oct 7, 1963

On this day, let us acknowledge anew our reliance upon the divine Providence which guided our founding fathers.

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