On the recordApril 11, 1961
We cannot get a strong national defense if we continue defense systems or bases which are archaic and outmoded, and which no longer represent a real need.
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presidency.ucsb.eduWe cannot get a strong national defense if we continue defense systems or bases which are archaic and outmoded, and which no longer represent a real need.
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