John Kennedy actually said...

During my administration the United States will not be the first to begin nuclear tests in the world's atmosphere to contaminate the air that all must breathe and thus endanger the lives of future generations.

Context

A Letter by Senator John F. Kennedy to Thomas E. Murray

10/08/1960

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