John Kennedy actually said...

Both here at home and abroad, I want to re-emphasize most strongly the tradition of the United States as a humanitarian sanctuary, and the many times it has extended its hand and material help to those who are 'exiles for conscience's sake.'

Context

Letter to Secretary Ribicoff Requesting Him To Undertake Direction of Cuban Refugee Activities.

01/26/1961

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