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  • I think the American people expect more from us than cries of indignation and attack. The times are too grave, the challenge too urgent, and the stakes too high–to permit the customary passions of political debate.

Monday, 17 September 2018 / Published in Elections & Campaigning, Politics

I think the American people expect more from us than cries of indignation and attack. The times are too grave, the challenge too urgent, and the stakes too high--to permit the customary passions of political debate.


John F. Kennedy, 1960 Democratic National Convention Acceptance Speech, Jul 15, 1960

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