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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 9, 1960

We must widen the sources of credit for the small business man. The Small Business Administration has failed to press rigorously the, goal of making long-term credit available to individual businessmen.

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Oct 9, 1960

I am delighted to accept your proposal to appear for a fifth time with Mr. Nixon early in November.

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Oct 9, 1960

Senator Kennedy does not feel that with the economy showing signs of stagnating, this is the time to increase taxes.

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Oct 9, 1960

One of the great challenges of the sixties will be to strengthen the small independent businessman against the large business units which threaten to crowd him from the American economic scene - and to reverse the disastrous policies which…

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Oct 9, 1960

It was a spirit of strength and progress - to get America moving.

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Oct 9, 1960

Business investment in plant and equipment must be encouraged as a generator of increased productivity and economic growth, and of new job opportunities.

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Oct 9, 1960

I supported the bill the Senate passed this year to provide assistance for metropolitan transportation planning and facilities.

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Oct 9, 1960

The National Government should give a long-term commitment to urban renewal - in place of the present year-to-year approach - so that cities can make long-term plans with the assurance that aid will not be suddenly cut off.

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Oct 9, 1960

But can anyone here really imagine an America without the New Deal?

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Oct 9, 1960

The Republican Party has the reputation, among businessmen in particular, of being the party of business.

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Oct 9, 1960

Senator Kennedy feels that the most effective antidote for inflation is increased productivity and greater production.

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Oct 9, 1960

The businessman's first concern is that of every other citizen of the United States: the security, progress, and well-being of our country.

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Oct 9, 1960

I think the American people in 1960 want somebody who is liberal at home and who is careful abroad.

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Oct 9, 1960

In today's world, the issues shift quickly and I believe that a fifth appearance would fill the void left in the present scheduling.

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Oct 9, 1960

A larger number of contracts must be set aside for small business - small business must be allowed to bid competitively on the high dollar contracts which year by year they are capable of fulfilling and they must be assured of subcontracts…

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Oct 9, 1960

The pollution of our air and water has reached the proportions of a national disgrace.

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Oct 9, 1960

We preach the best doctrine ever known, the equality of man, the Government gets consent from the governed, and that everyone is entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, and we will maintain that position.

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Oct 9, 1960

The basic force in all this was not so much his party or his intellect - it was his spirit.

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Oct 9, 1960

I think it is clear that if we are to have progress in this area, and we must have progress to be true to our ideals and responsibilities, then Presidential leadership is necessary so that every American can enjoy his full constitutional…

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Oct 9, 1960

In this century Georgia voted for Woodrow Wilson, and it voted for Franklin Roosevelt, and it voted for Harry Truman.

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