05/28/1961
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"For this reason, it makes sense to work today toward more effective civil defense tomorrow."
"No, I’m not hopeful, I’m not hopeful."
"Thank you very much, Mr. President. We will see you soon, I hope."
"Well, I think what we are interested in now is seeing the situation peacefully settled in the next 12-24 hours."