John Kennedy actually said...

"We cannot get a strong national defense if we continue defense systems or bases which are archaic and outmoded, and which no longer represent a real need."

"I would be opposed to changing the United Nations in the way the Soviets proposed."

"The United States was going to continue to meet its commitments to the people on Formosa--the government on Formosa--and I also did discuss the fact that the vote on the moratorium was very close."

"We of course take satisfaction in having your representatives with us regularly, in permanent session, but it is especially good, today, to have in Washington the Military Committee itself."