John Kennedy actually said...

We believe strongly in the American system, and my strong conviction is that as a result of this meeting and as a result of the efforts of the delegation, this system has been strengthened--and I think communism has been isolated in this hemisphere.

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Remarks of Welcome to the Members of the U.S. Delegation Upon Their Return From the Punta del Este Conference

01/31/1962

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