USA Trivia Answer #56

Who said:

“If they elect me president, I will do my best to carry the United States through a difficult period; but I would not want people to elect me because I promised them the easy, soft life. I think it’s going to be difficult; but I’m confident that this country can meet its responsibilities.”

Answer:

Senator John F. Kennedy in the first ever televised presidential debate, aired on October 7, 1960 between Senator Kennedy and Vice President Nixon