JFK Cuban Missile Crisis speech - Part 9 of 14

The transcript outlines actions taken to defend security in the Western Hemisphere. It details the initiation of a quarantine on offensive military equipment bound for Cuba, emphasizing that necessities of life are not being denied. Increased surveillance of Cuba is directed, with further actions justified if military preparations continue. The armed forces are prepared for any eventualities, highlighting the risks to Cuban people and Soviet technicians.

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