““This blockade and political action, I see leading into war. I don’t see any other solution,” LeMay said to Kennedy in one meeting at the start of the crisis. “In other words, you’re in a pretty bad fix at the present time.” Dumbfounded by the arrogant hostility, Kennedy assumed he must’ve misheard: “What did you say?” “You’re in a pretty bad fix,” LeMay repeated calmly. “Well, you’re in there with me—personally,” Kennedy shot back, hiding his anger behind a laugh. Luckily””