Nation: But I Believe

Excerpts from President Kennedy's report:

"Mr. Khrushchev and I had a very full and frank exchange of views on the major issues that now divide our two countries. I will tell you now that it was a very sober two days. There was no discourtesy, no loss of tempers, no threats or ultimatums by either side. No advantage or concession was either gained or given. No major decision was either planned or taken. No spectacular progress was either achieved or pretended.

"I wanted to make certain Mr. Khrushchev knew this country and its policies,...

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