John Kennedy actually said...

Our interest here is more substantial, and I believe it goes to the common interests of both the United States and France.

Remarks to the Staff of the U.S. Embassy in Paris

05/31/1961

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I have asked the other governments concerned to agree to a reasonable delay in the talks on a nuclear test ban.

But Communist domination in this Hemisphere can never be negotiated.

Our greatest challenge is still the world that lies beyond the Cold War.

However, we will do what must be done.