John Kennedy actually said...

"The fact of the matter is that we cannot make similar strides without testing in the atmosphere as well as underground."

"He thereby took into his mortal hands the power of self-extinction."

"For of all the awesome responsibilities entrusted to this office, none is more somber to contemplate than the special statutory authority to employ nuclear arms in the defense of our people and freedo..."

"Only through such strength can we be certain of deterring a nuclear strike, or an overwhelming ground attack, upon our forces and our allies."