John Kennedy actually said...

Let me assure you of our continued assistance in the development of your capabilities to maintain your freedom and to defeat those who wish to destroy that freedom.

Context

Recorded Message to the People of Viet-Nam on the Occasion of Their New Year's Celebration.

02/04/1962

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