John Kennedy actually said...

"I'm hopeful that the judgment of the trustees and the suggestion of the trustees--that others will participate in strengthening this school--that that judgment and advice will be followed."

"I want to express my great pleasure at having an opportunity, as President, to participate in this ceremony which presents this very famous and celebrated award, which is held by some of our most dist..."

"We were permitted today to come out to the Agency to present this award to him in your presence."

"Your successes are unheralded--your failures are trumpeted."