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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.

Sep 5, 1960

I think that the decline in farm income, which is so sharp, makes this the No.1 domestic problem.

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Sep 5, 1960

This is the most important election, I think, certainly since 1932.

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Sep 5, 1960

I don't propose really to counteract them, because I am not - what I propose to do is answer any questions that anyone might address to me on any matter of public policy, even if it involves the question of church and state.

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Sep 5, 1960

It must raise the farmer's income so that he can again become a full partner in American prosperity - and receive the decent income which his contribution to American strength so richly deserves.

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Sep 5, 1960

Well, I would attempt to sustain the income of the sugar beet people.

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Sep 5, 1960

Formation of this committee dramatizes the willingness of farm people to work together to help us carry out our pledge to take positive action to raise farm prices and incomes.

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Sep 5, 1960

But I do think it is a real problem, because we are concerned about the effect it has on employment.

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