On the recordOctober 22, 1960
We need a strong economy if we are going to meet our obligations to the underdeveloped world, to maintain our defenses, to meet our needs in education and health and housing.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe need a strong economy if we are going to meet our obligations to the underdeveloped world, to maintain our defenses, to meet our needs in education and health and housing.
Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Fieldhouse, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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