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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 10, 1962

I have emphasized the importance of actions to limit the number of Federal employees to the absolute minimum necessary to get the public business done.

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Oct 10, 1962

The Civil Service Commission is hereby designated and authorized to exercise the authority conferred upon the President by the provisions of Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 504 of the Federal Salary Reform Act of 1962

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Oct 9, 1962

The State of Maryland, because of your addition in population, now has an extra Congressman and, therefore, an extra voice.

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Oct 9, 1962

What use is the success of any political party, Woodrow Wilson said, unless it serves a great national purpose.

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Oct 9, 1962

Mr. President, I am glad to have the opportunity to welcome you here to the United States.

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Oct 9, 1962

You have moved with vigor in enforcement without regard to friendship or political affiliation, you have met your responsibilities in the carrying out of statutes which have not been altogether popular in every case in some parts of the…

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Oct 9, 1962

Enactment of this legislation will help give the American consumer the protection from unsafe and ineffective drugs.

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Oct 9, 1962

We want a strong country, and I believe that in this case, in this year, in these times, it calls for the election of men and women who believe in progress.

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Oct 9, 1962

It is the responsibility of both of our countries, the responsibility of those who occupy positions of leadership, to attempt to guide our countries through this period, to maintain the peace, to maintain their vital interests, to maintain…

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Oct 9, 1962

One of the gamblers in Las Vegas said he hoped we were going to be as firm in Berlin as we were in Las Vegas.

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Oct 9, 1962

For the first time since 1938 the protection of the minimum wage law was extended to millions of workers who are not now covered.

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Oct 9, 1962

The fact of the matter is that the betting on sporting events has dropped to about 10 percent of what it was 2 years ago, and the head of the Royal Mounted Police in Canada stated that a good many big time gamblers and racketeers here in…

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Oct 9, 1962

In the United States Senate, someone will finally speak for Maryland.

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Oct 9, 1962

I believe that enactment of this legislation is a major step forward toward giving necessary protection to the American consumer.

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Oct 9, 1962

I am pleased to approve this bill, which is designed to provide safer and more effective drugs to the American consumer.

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Oct 9, 1962

I'm hopeful that by various means, the major actions against racketeers and criminals in the United States which have come about partly through the action of the Congress legislatively, partly through your action in its effective…

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Oct 9, 1962

I want to welcome all of you to the White House and to tell you how much we appreciate all that you've done in the last 20 months.

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Oct 9, 1962

The fact of the matter is that you have spent a good deal more time before grand juries, you've brought a good deal more indictments which have resulted in convictions.

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Oct 9, 1962

The Constitution of the United States gives very great responsibilities to the President of the United States, especially in the field of foreign policy.

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Oct 9, 1962

I think this has been one of the most effective areas of operation--the struggle against crime--that this administration has attempted to carry out.

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Oct 9, 1962

So, Mr. President, we recognize your commitment to this cause and to the life of your people, so that we're very proud to have you here, and I hope that you realize when you come to the United States on this occasion, you come to visit…

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