LEMAY: I think that a blockade and political talk would be considered by a lot of our friends and neutrals as being a pretty weak response to this. And I’m sure a lot of our own citizens would feel the same way. In other words, you’re in a pretty bad fix at the present time. PRESIDENT KENNEDY: What did you say? LEMAY: You’re in a pretty bad fix. PRESIDENT KENNEDY: You’re in there with me. [Slight laughter, a bit forced.] Personally.
