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On the recordOctober 18, 1963
The means of achieving it are difficult, but our objective is simple, and that is to provide for our people a rising rate of well-being.
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Joseph Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks in Boston at the 'New England's Salute to the President' Dinner

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