John Kennedy actually said...

The United States must be strong; not 'Strong, if,' not 'Strong, when,' not 'Strong enough, but,' but 'Strong first.'

Context

Rear Platform Remarks of Senator John F. Kennedy, 'Pathways to Peace,' Fresno, CA

09/08/1960

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