John Kennedy actually said...

Common prudence demands that we take all necessary measures to protect our homes, our institutions, and our way of life.

Remarks Recorded for Broadcast During the Annual Civil Defense Exercises.

04/27/1961

More John Kennedy Quotes

If we are to secure peace in the 1960's, if we ever hope to negotiate an effective arms control agreement, we must act immediately.

We must, nevertheless, begin a determined, large-scale effort to prepare ourselves for disarmament.

What we need is not hindsight; we need foresight.

I believe in 1960 the American people are going to move forward again.