John Kennedy actually said...

Certain members of the world community think we have gone soft, both as a nation and as individuals.

In the difficult years ahead - when our Nation must lead the world to peace - we must not only be strong as a nation, but as individuals.

Only in this way will the American people be able to evaluate the arguments and issues which are raised in the closing days of the campaign.

I applaud the athletes who, by their personal well being, their athletic conduct, and in their personal life, set the high standard by which...