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On the recordOctober 22, 1960
In order that we may compete, we need strong leadership at the top and in my judgment only the President of the United States can provide that leadership.
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Joseph Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Green Bay, WI

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