John Kennedy actually said...

The fact of the matter is that we cannot make similar strides without testing in the atmosphere as well as underground.

Radio and Television Address to the American People: Nuclear Testing and Disarmament

03/01/1962

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Those things which must be done can be done by this country.

This State can go Democratic in November.

Peace is not going to be won by merely talking about it.

It is a great country, but I think we can do better.