Our youth are our national future.
We are going to have a difficult struggle in the 1960's.
I think it is essential.
I think it is important that the Senate give us as much help as it can in this program.
This is the same view that was held by President Eisenhower.
This is a matter which involves the security of our country.
It is not a question of strategy.
I think people don't enjoy carrying this burden.
I supported it very strongly in the Congress as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
We are going to try to get a figure as close to the recommendations.
Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Friday, October 11, 1...