John Fitzgerald Kennedy

I think we must move ahead much faster if we are to hold our lead.

Accordingly, it is my intention, if I am elected President, to pursue the following course of action:

I would like to see any American get along who lives in political life, from the President, Vice President, to the two candidates, on $1.25 an hour.

I want him to tell the people of this valley, 'You never had it so good.'

The time has come to recognize that there is a steel crisis in America.

Maryland's nine electoral votes are as critical as any in this election.

I think that the shift in the balance of power must be pushed the other way.

I think they point the way to the road to disaster.

I will earnestly seek an overall disarmament agreement of which limitations upon nuclear weapons tests, weapons grade fissionable material, biological and chemical warfare agents will be an essential and integral part.

The prompt resumption of underground tests to develop peaceful uses of atomic energy, research in the field of seismic technology and improvement of nuclear weapons should then be considered, as may appear appropriate in the situation then…

During my administration the United States will not be the first to begin nuclear tests in the world's atmosphere to contaminate the air that all must breathe and thus endanger the lives of future generations.

I believe on November 8, when the people of this country make their judgment, what they want their country to be, I think they are coming with us.

These are the issues: What kind of a country are we going to build?

I don't think they are buying that line, 'You have never had it so good.'

I have looked at the voting in the United Nations over the past 7 years.

If, within the period, the Russians remain unwilling to accept a realistic and effective agreement, then the world will know who is to blame.

I have always considered the conclusion of such an agreement of extreme importance not only to the people of the present nuclear powers, but for all mankind.

I wholeheartedly concur in your opinion that the issue of nuclear weapon tests should not be exploited for partisan advantage.

I said on that debate:Mr. Lodge on 'Meet the Press' stated that if there ever was a question when we did not have the law on our side, it was in the U-2 incident.

If I am successful on November 8, I will attempt in every way to merit your confidence, and we will work at this job 365 days a year.

As long as there are children denied a decent education, as long as there are old people who live out their lives without hope, as long as there are men and women who want to work and can't find a job, as long as there are 15 million…

I believe that the time has come for a fundamental change.

If that is a test of prestige, then this country is in serious trouble.

With every good wish.

It was by no accident that the United Nations turned to Norway for its first Secretary General, Trygve Lie, and to Sweden for the great statesman who presently fills that post, Dag Hammarskjold.