John Kennedy actually said...

I have read your letter of October 26th with great care and welcomed the statement of your desire to seek a prompt solution to the problem.

Message to Chairman Khrushchev Calling for Removal of Soviet Missiles From Cuba

10/26/1962

More John Kennedy Quotes

I want to be a President who has the confidence of the people - and who takes the people into his confidence.

We are choosing a President of the United States.

I ask your help in finishing the work of this campaign.

I hope to set before the people our unfinished agenda - to indicate their obligations - and not simply follow their every whim and pleasure.