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On the recordOctober 21, 1960
First, we should carry out the legislative mandate, which the Republican administration has never carried out-to make a census of transportation so that the Congress and the Executive will have adequate and accurate information on which to act.
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Joseph Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Statement of Senator John F. Kennedy, 'Toward a Strong Railroad Industry,' from Traffic World

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