John Kennedy actually said...

In your message and your statement to the Security Council last night, you have made certain suggestions and have invited preliminary talks ...

I can assure you of our desire to reach a satisfactory and peaceful solution of the matter.

Will you please arrange for the necessary transfer of funds and advise the various agencies when this has been accomplished.

The forces under my command are ordered, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Greenwich time October 24, 1962, to interdict the delivery of offensive weap...