Quote #67

The Democratic Party...presents its case on a strong platform and strong candidates, on a proven record of past accomplishment, on the evidence that it alone has the vision and boldness to meet the challenge of leadership of the free world. (Boston 8-2-1960)

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  2. The free way of life proposes ends, but it does not prescribe means.
  3. That which unites us is, must be, stronger than that which divides us. We can concentrate on what unites us, and secure the future for all …
  4. The future does not belong to those who are content with today, apathetic toward common problems and their fellow man alike, timid and fear…
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  7. Punishment is not prevention. History offers cold comfort to those who think grievance and despair can be subdued by force.
  8. The plight of the cities--their physical decay and human despair that pervades them--is the great internal problem of the American nation, …

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