Political Quotes

John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “At this time it is particularly important that our domestic needs and prospects for atomic power be thoroughly…”

On the recordMarch 19, 1962
At this time it is particularly important that our domestic needs and prospects for atomic power be thoroughly understood by both the Government and the growing atomic industry of this country which is participating significantly in the development of nuclear technology.
Said by
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Letter to the Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, on the Development of Civilian Nuclear Power.

Share

More from John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Nov 13, 1963

This is the worst attack on foreign aid that we have seen since the beginning of the Marshall plan.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

It symbolizes, I believe, this highway, first of all, the partnership between the Federal Government and the States, which is essential to the progress of all of our people.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Nov 13, 1963

No, we are going to bring back several hundred before the end of the year.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation