Jun 26, 1962
It is important to have it understood that on this point the United States speaks with one voice.
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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Jun 26, 1962
My views on the matter in 1954 when the treaty came up are well known.
Jun 26, 1962
Our basic position has always been that we are opposed to the use of force in this area.
Jun 26, 1962
Some Democrats vote with the Republicans, and have for a good many years.
Jun 24, 1962
It was the most spontaneous outpouring of friendship for the United States which I have seen, and which I think was extremely helpful not only in giving us a warm feeling of welcome, but also in indicating the happy relations which can…
Jun 24, 1962
Two of our young men in the Peace Corps died in his country a few weeks ago as evidence of our desire for peaceful cooperation.
Jun 24, 1962
So, President-elect, you are most welcome here, and we drink to your very good health and success in your administration, to the well-being of the people of Colombia, and to the good health of the President of Colombia.
Jun 24, 1962
Colombia was the only country in this hemisphere in the south that sent troops to Korea.
Jun 23, 1962
I am establishing a Committee on Equality of Opportunity in the Armed forces, and I ask that you serve as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 21, 1962
I am constantly impressed by the great convulsion which a fight for revolution brings, the extraordinary talent it brings to the surface.
Jun 21, 1962
You represent the best of our country, and I know they will welcome you.
Jun 21, 1962
They are faced with, in a sense, the far more pedestrian but more difficult challenge after the fight for independence has been won, which carries its own built-in enthusiasm.
Jun 21, 1962
I want to express my thanks to the Vice President, who has been particularly active as the chairman of this.
Jun 21, 1962
You at least are picking up your bags and going some place and doing something, and that is why we are glad to have you.
Jun 21, 1962
This group and this effort really were the progenitors of the Peace Corps.
Jun 21, 1962
They are faced with the job of building a new country, lacking skilled administrators, lacking the traditions of self-government, and they represent an extraordinary group of people.
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