John Kennedy actually said...

I would like to say again that the United States is very much interested in reducing tensions and halting the arms race; and if your letter signifies that you are prepared to discuss a detente affecting NATO and the Warsaw Pact, we are quite prepared to consider with our allies any useful proposals.

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Message to Chairman Khrushchev Calling for Removal of Soviet Missiles From Cuba

10/26/1962

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