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Do you realize the responsibility I carry? Im the only person standing between Richard Nixon and the White House
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"Do you realize the responsibility I carry? I'm the only person standing between Richard Nixon and the White House"

- John F. Kennedy

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John F. Kennedy's quote speaks with the enormous duty he felt as a presidential candidate in the 1960 election. He was the only person standing in between Richard Nixon and the White House, and he was aware of the gravity of the scenario. He was aware that his success or failure in the election would identify the future of the United States. He was also aware that his actions and words would have a lasting impact on the nation. Kennedy was figured out to do his finest to win the election and to ensure that the United States would remain in great hands. He was determined to be a leader who might bring the country together and lead it to a brighter future. Kennedy's quote talks to his dedication to the American individuals and his devotion to the workplace of the President.

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John F. Kennedy This quote is written / told by John F. Kennedy between May 29, 1917 and November 22, 1963. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 93 other quotes.

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