John F. Kennedy: “Nor do we mistake honorable negotiation for appeasement.”

But there is no comfort or security for us in evasion, no solution in abdication, no relief in irresponsibility.

For the troubles of a world organization merely reflect the troubles of the world itself.

This Nation is the world's foremost manufacturer, farmer, banker, consumer, and exporter.

And, while the occasion does not call for another recital of our blessings and assets, we do have no greater asset than the willingness of a free and determined people, through its elected officials, to face all problems frankly and meet…