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Richard Nixon and John Kennedy answer reporters' questions during a presidential election debate in Washington DC, U.S.
The second Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate in Washington DC, United States. Alvin Spivak of United Press International asks Republican candidate U.S. Vice President Richard M. Nixon to comment on his intentions in the field of civil rights. Nixon answers and states that progress is to be made in the field of employment by giving statutory authority to the Committee on Government Contracts. He states that in the field of schools, provisions should be laid whereby the federal government would give assistance to districts who want to integrate their schools. He speaks about presidential leadership. He concludes and says that the civil rights of the Americans should be recognized in order to protect the country from communist rule. Democratic candidate Senator John F Kennedy points that Nixon hasn't discussed what would be his policy on implementing the Supreme Court decision of 1954 and what would he do and what would be his leadership in providing fair employment, housing and education. He concludes by saying that the president must establish a moral leadership. Harold R. Levy of Newsday asks Kennedy to comment on what the President should do in racial discrimination events such as Little Rock Nine or the lunch-counter sit-ins. Kennedy says that he thinks that a president operates in different areas as a legislative leader, an executive leader and a moral leader and his functions differ in each area. He talks about the government contracts. He speaks about the standards set by the Americans which the Communists don't set. He comments on the case of Little Rock and says the U.S. President should go with the Supreme Court's decision. Nixon comments on the matter of the Committee on Government Contracts being mentioned by Kennedy. He talks about the functions of the Democratic Congress. He states that actions are required along with hopes. He concludes and says that in the field of executive leadership, U.S. president must lead and act as he talks.
Nixon and Kennedy comment on the Cold War and Communist prestige during a presidential election debate in Washington DC.
The second Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate in Washington DC, United States. Edward P. Morgan of ABC News asks Republican candidate U.S. Vice President Richard M. Nixon to comment on whether the United States was doing well in the Cold War. Nixon states that they were not doing as well as they should have in the Cold War because of the presence of the Communists on the international scene. He says that the Communist prestige in the world is lower than the American prestige. He comments on cost cuttings on programs like mutual security and defense by the Democratic Congresses. Democratic candidate Senator John F Kennedy disagrees with Nixon's statement that the Congress has not provided funds for national defense. He also disagrees on the question of U.S. position in the United Nations. He mentions that various reports of Congressional committees indicate that the relative strength of the U.S. compared to that of the Soviet Union and the Chinese Communists together has deteriorated in the past years. Alvin Spivak of United Press International asks Kennedy how the losing prestige can be regained, and programs accomplished without damaging economy. Kennedy talks about the breaking off of the sugar quota with Cuba, passing of an authorization, and the development of the Inter-American Bank. He states that the U.S. has looked at the needs of Latin America. He states that instead of concentrating aid on surplus military equipment in Laos, the aid should have been concentrated in long-term loans. He concludes that Americans should identify themselves not only with the anti-Communist fight but also with the fight against poverty and hunger. Nixon presents his views and states that along with the necessity for economic assistance, the need for technical assistance should also be developed. Americans should not only think in terms of fighting Communism but also in terms of the interests of these countries. He concludes and mentions American ideals of independence, right of freedom and right of progress.
During a presidential election debate in Washington DC, Nixon and Kennedy mention measures to combat unemployment.
The second Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate in Washington DC. Harold R. Levy of Newsday asks Republican candidate U.S. Vice President Richard M. Nixon to mention the measures he would advocate to combat unemployment. Nixon states that to combat unemployment, the U.S. should concentrate on depressed areas and analyze sections of society where unemployment exists. He mentions a program for education, for equal job opportunities and for older citizens. He talks about full utilization of government resources and credit expansion in order to fight unemployment. He mentions measures like development of the private sector of the economy, tax reforms and tax cuts to stimulate more jobs. Democratic candidate Senator John F Kennedy talks about the area redevelopment bill passed by his party. He questions as to why Nixon opposes putting medical care for the aged under Social Security. He says that they should increase the use of surplus foods in backward areas and should not impose a high interest rate policy. He concludes and talks about development of educational aid and effective tax policies programs.
During a presidential election debate in Washington DC, Kennedy mentions the reasons for the decline of U.S. power and prestige.
The second Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate in Washington DC, United States. Paul Niven of CBS asks Democratic candidate Senator John F Kennedy whether he blames President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon for the decline of American power and prestige in the last eight years. Kennedy disagrees with Nixon's statements regarding increase in American power and prestige. He talks about Nixon's experience in the administration and inability of the administration in not meeting its responsibilities which has led to decline in American power against that of the Communists. Republican candidate U.S. Vice President Richard M Nixon states that he has participated in discussions leading to decisions in his administration. He compares his programs with those of Kennedy. He also compares the economic progress of the U.S. in the Truman Administration with that of in the Eisenhower Administration. He concludes and asks Kennedy to differentiate his own programs from programs adopted by the Truman Administration
Kennedy and Nixon present their views about a summit conference during a presidential election debate in Washington DC.
The second Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate in Washington DC, United States. Alvin Spivak of United Press International asks Republican candidate U.S. Vice President Richard M Nixon about the possibility of occurrence of a summit conference after the presidential elections. Nixon states his willingness as the President to meet Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev or any other world leader if it would serve the cause of peace. He states that another summit conference will lead to negotiations at the diplomatic level and hamper peace. He concludes that he would hold another summit conference only after some preparation and assurance from Khrushchev that he wanted something meaningful from the conference. Democratic candidate Senator John F Kennedy states that before any summit conference the United States should build its military as well as economic strength. He talks about U.S. commitment to Berlin. He concludes and says that he agrees with Nixon statement in not meeting Mr. Khrushchev unless there were some agreements at the secondary level- foreign ministers and ambassadors - which would indicate that the meeting would have some hope of success, or a useful exchange of ideas.
Kennedy and Nixon present their views about tax increments during a presidential election debate in Washington DC.
The second Kennedy-Nixon Presidential Debate in Washington DC, United States. Harold R. Levy of Newsday asks Democratic candidate Senator John F Kennedy about his recommendations to increase tax. Kennedy answers and states that in the present scenario tax increase is not desirable. He says that if it would be essential to U.S. security he would suggest a tax increase. He talks about his programs for economic growth, care for the aged, development of natural resources which would build the strength of the United States. He states that Americans can mobilize their economy and resources. Republican candidate U.S. Vice President Richard M Nixon comments on the increasing expenditures for defense, mutual security, economic and technical assistance. He says that he thinks it may be necessary to increase taxes to maintain a sound economy. He concludes and states that no president can add billions of dollars to his nations expenditures and not pay for it, after all the payment is made by peoples money.
