Radio and television remarks on dismantling of Soviet missile bases in Cuba, 2 November 1962
This folder contains materials collected by the office of President John F. Kennedy's secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, concerning President Kennedy's radio and television statement on the dismantling of Soviet missile bases in Cuba. In his speech, the President indicates that the mi...
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OCR Page 1 of 5FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, NOVEMBER 2, 1962
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
STATEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT
November 2, 1962
THE WHITE HOUSE
My fellow citizens: I want to take this opportunity
to report on the conclusions which this Government has reached
on the basis of yesterday is aerial photographs which will be
made available tomorrow, as well as other indications, namely,
that the Soviet missile bases in Cuba are being dismantled,
their missiles and related equipment are being crated, and the
fixed installations at these sites are being destroyed.
The United States intends to follow closely the
completion of this work through a variety of means, including
aerial surveillance, until such time as an equally satisfactory
international means of verification is effected.
While the quarantine remains in effect, we are hope-
ful that adequate procedures can be developed for international
inspection of Cuba-bound cargoes. The International Committee
of the Red Cross, in our view, would be an appropriate agent
in this matter.
The continuation of these measures in air and sea,
until the threat to peace posed by these offensive weapons is
gone, is in keeping with our pledge to secure their withdrawal
or elimination from this Hemisphere. It is in keeping with the
resolution of the OAS, and it is in keeping with the exchange
of letters with Chairman Khrushchev of October 27th and 28th.
Progress is now being made towards the restoration
of peace in the Caribbean, and it is our firm hope and purpose
that this progress shall go forward. We will continue to keep
the American people informed on this vital matter.
Thank you.
END
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