John Kennedy actually said...

Any vessel or craft which may be proceeding toward Cuba may be intercepted and may be directed to identify itself, its cargo, equipment and stores and its ports of call.

Context

Proclamation 3504—Interdiction of the Delivery of Offensive Weapons to Cuba

10/22/1962

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