John Kennedy actually said...

I do not believe that in this most critical and dangerous period in the life of our country that Presidents, or anyone else, should confine themselves to ceremonial occasions.

Context

Remarks at Fitzgerald Field House, University of Pittsburgh

10/11/1962

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