12/15/1963
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"This is another advance in our vigil of peace to fulfill our responsibility as the sentry of security for all the free world."
"We have no reason to believe that any nation now plans to put nuclear warheads into orbit."
"Our arms shall be always ready, but our hand shall be always extended to those who will join us in a pursuit of peace with honor."
"Seven years ago America awakened one morning to find a Soviet satellite orbiting the skies."