Political Quotes

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.

Sep 6, 1960

All builders and businessmen in the construction industry join me, I know, in seeking 'a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family.'

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Sep 6, 1960

I call for the new frontier and when I do so I don't say what I am going to promise to do for you, if I am elected.

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Sep 6, 1960

I think this is an important election, and I think the State of Oregon is heavily involved.

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Sep 6, 1960

A free society is the most difficult of all kinds of government to maintain, and it can only be done if we have the best educated and the best trained citizens.

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Sep 6, 1960

At our present rate of urban renewal it will take over 50 years to wipe out the substandard dwellings already in existence - and at the end of that time we will have even more substandard dwellings than we have now.

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Sep 6, 1960

We are losing the respect of the peoples of the world primarily because we are in danger of losing those qualities they have always respected.

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Sep 6, 1960

It is time for a program which views this Nation's abundant forests as a challenge and an opportunity - not as an unwanted burden.

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Sep 6, 1960

I would hope that it might be possible for some agreement to be entered into by the Soviet Union and the United States and other countries who are interested in space, and all countries are.

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Sep 6, 1960

We will reform the mortgage insurance program of the Federal Housing Administration so that it will stimulate the construction of housing at all income levels.

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