John Kennedy actually said...

I do hereby call upon the people of the United States to participate in the observance of the eightieth anniversary of the Civil Service Act...

I have been the beneficiary of that service and counsel.

I have the highest regard for General Decker and for his loyalty to our country and to those with whom he served.

Advise and assist the President in the coordination of and in the determination of policy for the emergency plans and preparedness assignmen...