I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without my express permission are the members of the Marine Corps Band. Those are the only forces I have. I want it announced that we propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come.


The complete Kennedy wit (ed. 1967)

John F. Kennedy Quotes

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without...

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without...

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without...

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without...