Read the following letter excerpt from President Khrushchev to President Kennedy from October 24, 1962 in regards to the Cuban Missile Crisis, and answer the question below. "Therefore, Mr. President, if you coolly weigh the situation which has developed, not giving way to passions, you will understand that the Soviet Union cannot fail to reject the arbitrary demands of the United States. When you confront us with such conditions, try to put yourself in our place and consider how the United States would react to these conditions. I do not doubt that if someone attempted to dictate similar conditions to you--the United States--you would reject such an attempt. And we also say--no." What is Khrushchev saying to Kennedy regarding his decision?