Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 20, 1963
Mr. McNamara chose the plane he chose because he felt it most efficient, because he thought it would do the job and because he thought it would save the Government hundreds of millions of dollars.
Said by
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

The President's News Conference

Share & report

More from John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Nov 4, 1963

It gives them a greater security, a greater participation in the wellbeing of this country.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1963

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 4, 1963

This has been the most successful campaign since 1945 and, as all of you know very well from your own experience, these things do not just happen; they are made to happen, and it has required a good deal of effort by your chairman and by…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 7, 1963

Along with the German people, we have followed intently efforts to bring up the survivors, whose courage we all admire.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation