John F. Kennedy: “Both nations would help themselves as well as other nations by removing these endeavors from the bitter and wasteful…”

But the world was not meant to be a prison in which man awaits his execution.

If, on the other hand, we hang back in deference to local economic pressures, we will find ourselves cut off from our major allies.

And, while the occasion does not call for another recital of our blessings and assets, we do have no greater asset than the willingness of a free and determined people, through its elected officials, to face all problems frankly and meet…

First, we need to strengthen our Nation by investing in our youth.