02/06/1962
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"We have frustrated congressional attempts to develop more missiles, to harden our missile bases, to increase our defenses against Russia's powerful submarine fleet."
"I believe that the responsibility of our generation of Americans is to build a society here in this country so vital, so vigorous, so effective, that it serves as an example to the world."
"I come here asking your help in this campaign."
"Well, as a matter of fact, I am flying home tonight to try to find an answer to that question."