John Kennedy actually said...

We have one million Americans today serving outside the United States.

Television and Radio Interview: 'After Two Years - a Conversation With the President.'

12/16/1962

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For the Alaska that I see is not the Alaska of no new starts.

I am completely convinced of it.

I don't like to repeat it, but I will.

My judgment is that I would attend, but I would not attempt to advise the President or criticize him for not attending.