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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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Oct 11, 1960

I believe it is important that the President of the United States personify the ideals of our society, speak out on this, associate ourselves with the great fight for equality.

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Oct 10, 1960

I believe that the farm problem is the No.1 domestic issue in this campaign.

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Oct 10, 1960

I do not intend to permit the liquidation of the cotton farmers of the South.

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Oct 10, 1960

Cotton prices were forced down at the same time acreage was being cut.

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Oct 10, 1960

I stand behind that pledge and I intend to make good on it beginning next January.

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Oct 10, 1960

I believe the program best suited to the specific situation and circumstances in that commodity should follow the general approach of the program developed early this year by the National Association of Wheat Growers.

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Oct 10, 1960

I believe strongly in the need for a dynamic, growing national and world economy.

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Oct 10, 1960

This has been a remarkable achievement and one in which cotton farmers and the Democratic Congress have worked hand in hand to bring about.

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Oct 10, 1960

The income of the cotton farmers must be increased to parity levels.

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Oct 10, 1960

You are right about the need for an expanded and well-coordinated research program.

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Oct 9, 1960

There is no limit to what we can do - there is no limit to what could already have been done - if we had only had the same kind of leadership on urban problems down in Washington.

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Oct 9, 1960

In a political campaign of such importance as this one, I do not believe we should permit the last 18 days of the campaign to go by without one further face-to-face exchange between the two candidates.

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Oct 9, 1960

The first two joint appearances have demonstrated their value.

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Oct 9, 1960

In answer to charges made by his opponents that the policies of the Democratic Party tend to welfare statism, the Senator points out that the Democratic Party has brought social and economic progress to our country.

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Oct 9, 1960

Federal action has not stifled local initiative - as the Republican orators love to claim.

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Oct 9, 1960

I believe in a party. I believe a party should stand for something.

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Oct 9, 1960

Long life and prosperity on this 49th anniversary of the independence day of the Chinese Republic!

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Oct 9, 1960

It is a matter of record that business had prospered more under the Democrats.

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Oct 9, 1960

We now say goodby, but I want you to know that we take you with us.

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Oct 9, 1960

As long as there is need for a stronger America, so long will there be need for the Democratic Party, and so long will Georgia stand with the Democratic Party.

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Oct 9, 1960

We see America in different terms, and we see the future in entirely different terms.

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