The President's News Conference
06/26/1962
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
But we were unwilling to take a bill which provided only token improvements in the law.
The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.
It is imperative that we maintain the highest national unity and the utmost responsibility in matters of national security at all times.
We supported the legislation recommended by the administration.