Whether they be young in spirit, or young in age, the members of the Democratic Party must never lose that youthful zest for new ideas and for a better world, which has made us great.
Interpretation
The Democratic Party should maintain its enthusiasm for innovation and improvement, regardless of the age of its members.
John F. Kennedy emphasizes the essential quality of youthful energy and creativity within the Democratic Party. He believes that both young individuals and those young at heart should foster a passion for new ideas and strive for a better world, as this spirit is fundamental to the party's greatness and effectiveness in enacting positive change.
In practice
At a Democratic rally, to inspire enthusiasm among the supporters.
The great battleground for the defense and expansion of freedom today is the whole southern half of the globe... the lands of the rising peoples. Their revolution is the greatest in human history. They seek an end to injustice, tyranny and exploitation. More than an end, they seek a beginning.
I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed ... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without my express permission are the members of the Marine Corps Band. Those are the only forces I have. I want it announced that we propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come.
I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.
I just received the following wire from my generous Daddy; Dear Jack, Don't buy a single vote more than is necessary. I'll be damned if I'm going to pay for a landslide.
Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one's own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.
Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.
A constitution that is made for all nations is made for none.
May the States be so bound to each other as forever to defy European politics. Upon that union, their consequence, their happiness, will depend. This is the first wish of a heart more truly American than words can express.
The State has invariably shown a striking talent for the expansion of its powers beyond any limits that might be imposed upon it.
I tried to contribute to the defeat of the Soviets. If I contributed 1%, it is 1% of something enormous.
Democracy cannot be static. Whatever is static is dead.
We do not create terrorism by fighting the terrorists. We invite terrorism by ignoring them.
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