John Kennedy actually said...
So my hope is that in 1960, after 14 years in the Congress, and 4 years in the Navy, taking the same oath that the President takes, I hope that with all the serious problems facing the United States in 1960, I hope that we make our decision based on the candidate's competence in those areas and not where he goes to church.
Context
Question and Answer Period Following Speech of Senator John F. Kennedy, Armory, Springfield, IL
10/02/1960