There are two people in the Cabinet you should have consulted on this one, men who know some things, and who are loyal to you and your interests.” “Who?” Kennedy asked. “Orville Freeman and me.” “Why Orville?” “Because he’s been a Marine, because he’s made amphibious landings and because he knows how tough they can be even under the very best circumstances. He could have helped you.” “And why you?” “Because I was in OSS during the war and I ran guerrilla operations and I know something about guerrillas.
