John Kennedy actually said...

"Therefore, while maintaining our readiness for war, let us exhaust every avenue for peace."

"So the more that can be done to expose the American people to the very long and justly celebrated cultural tradition of Japan, the richer we will become."

"This is a new stream for us, and therefore it will invigorate our people."

"This is part of the arrangement which was agreed to about 2 years ago with your distinguished Prime Minister, that the United States and Japan would attempt to come to much more intimate understanding..."