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Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: John F. Kennedy, 1961

Book by John F. Kennedy · 4 quotes · Ifs, Men, Government

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“To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives a faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust.”

“When I ran for Presidency of the United States, I knew that this country faced serious challenges, but I could not realize - nor could any man realize who does not bear the burdens of this office - how heavy and constant would be those burdens”