John Kennedy actually said...

We have been extremely anxious that a peaceful accommodation be reached in this matter and have used our influence to bring that about.

The President's News Conference

01/14/1962

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We therefore have no time to lose.

So we're happy to have you here.

I AM GLAD to welcome you all to the White House.

There are no national boundaries to that issue, and there is only a question of whether we can extend a helping hand.