John Kennedy actually said...

I wish again to state my view that, in these times, the federal Government has an inescapable responsibility to take practical and sensible measures to minimize loss of life in the event of nuclear attack.

Context

Letter to the Chairmen of the Senate and House Appropriations Committees on Civil Defense.

08/02/1962

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