John Kennedy actually said...

That we are climbing back up the ladder is apparent in the matchless performance of our most recent flight.

Message to the Director of NASA Commending Commander Schirra and the Mercury Team.

10/14/1962

More John Kennedy Quotes

No, I’m not hopeful, I’m not hopeful.

I want to join your other friends in expressing congratulations to you on your 79th birthday.

These goals are the immediate concern and in many ways the first responsibility of the ministries and departments of labor of all our nation...

I wish every success to your deliberations.