John Kennedy actually said...

So gentlemen, on behalf of the trustees, on behalf of the people of this country, I want to present this trophy to you, and to tell you that your achievements give us the greatest possible satisfaction and a sense of pride in knowing that Americans have made this tremendous contribution--and that we produced you three.

Context

Remarks Upon Presenting the Harmon Trophy to Three Test Pilots of the X-15 Rocket Plane

11/27/1961

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