John Kennedy actually said...

It will make your community a happier place; it will make you a happier person, and in the real sense your community is your country.

Message Recorded for the Opening of the United Community Campaigns of America

09/21/1963

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This treaty can be the opening wedge in that campaign.

This debate will involve military, scientific, and political experts, but it must be not left to them alone.

No one can say whether the time has come for an easing of the struggle.

It will bring new problems, new challenges from the Communists, new dangers of relaxing our vigilance or of mistaking their intent.