This country cannot survive unless the political leaders, those who seek positions of responsibility, are willing to tell the people the truth, and you cannot hide the truth in all the department agencies in Washington.
Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, Teaneck Armory, Teterboro, NJ
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As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.
I know that I speak for all Americans in asking you to extend our sympathy to the families and friends of those men who lost their lives in this tragic accident.
This has been the most successful campaign since 1945 and, as all of you know very well from your own experience, these things do not just happen; they are made to happen, and it has required a good deal of effort by your chairman and by all of you, and we are very grateful to you.
This is a 1200 percent improvement over the one day lost out of each 96 worked before the Commission was set up.
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