Archival Audio (likely of John F. Kennedy)

The people who are opposed to aid should realize that this is a very powerful source of strength for us. It was a matter of national security. It permits us to exert influence for the maintenance of freedom.

The people who are opposed to aid should realize that this is a very powerful source of strength for us. It was a matter of national security. It permits us to exert influence for the maintenance of freedom.

If we did not, were not so heavily involved... Our voice would not speak with such vigor.

If we did not, were not so heavily involved... Our voice would not speak with such vigor.

And as we do not want to send American troops to a great many areas where freedom may be under attack, we send you.

And as we do not want to send American troops to a great many areas where freedom may be under attack, we send you.

We care about its welfare. Working with the people in those countries to try to work with them in developing the economic thrust of their country so that they can make a determination that they can solve their problems without resorting to totalitarian control and becoming part of the bloc.

We care about its welfare. Working with the people in those countries to try to work with them in developing the economic thrust of their country so that they can make a determination that they can solve their problems without resorting to totalitarian control and becoming part of the bloc.