John Kennedy actually said...

"For unless individual Americans plan to protect their own families--the most ambitious and carefully organized activities of government will prove inadequate."

"The voluntary participation of the radio and television broadcasters of the nation at their own expense is a commendable example of individual responsibility which is so essential to the survival of t..."

"I believe we live in a hard and difficult era of history."

"It is also true, however, that individual preparedness, which is beyond the province of government, is essential to an effective civil defense."