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On the recordOctober 23, 1960
I still find it impossible to understand why Mr. Nixon wants to limit the debate to one subject where there are so many important problems facing the American people.
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Joseph Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Statement of Senator John F. Kennedy on Fifth Debate, Issued During Campaign Swing Through Illinois

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