John F. Kennedy: “For as I said upon taking the oath of office: "Only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond…”

Before my term has ended, we shall have to test anew whether a nation organized and governed such as ours can endure.

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…

We need a new law--a wholly new approach--a bold new instrument of American trade policy.

First, we need to strengthen our Nation by investing in our youth.