John Kennedy actually said...

We cannot now reclaim the opportunities we lost in the past

It is desirable that we hold to or better the schedule laid down in 1961, and reach firm decisions as soon as practicable in 1963 on future ...

I ask that each of you give this matter his personal attention and that your recommendations reflect your considered judgment on this import...

economic condition of the United States in 1962 was one of continued advances in employment, production, and purchasing power