John Kennedy actually said...

"We are very much indebted to Ambassador Bunker and to those who participated on behalf of the two countries in the negotiations here."

"I really believe that's because they do not recognize how closely tied in it is to our national interest."

"Our ability to meet our commitments to the defense of Western Europe in the conventional and in the nuclear field remains unchanged by this announcement."

"We find no justification for the Soviet claim that a test ban treaty can be effective without on-site inspection."