Navy denies it. ‘routine mission’
My fellow Americans: - As President and Commander in Chief, it is my duty to the American people to report that renewed hostile actions against United States ships on the high seas . . . repeated acts of violence against the Armed Forces of the United States must be met not only with alert defense, but with positive reply . . . We Americans know, although others appear to forget, the risks of spreading conflict. We still seek no wider war. . . I have informed instructed the Congress to pass a resolution making it clear that our Government is united in its determination to take all necessary measures in support of freedom and in defense of peace . . . And just a few minutes ago I was able to reach Senator Goldwater Governor Romney and I am glad to say that he has expressed his support of the statement that I am making to you tonight . . . It is a solemn responsibility to cancel the November elections . . . .