John Kennedy actually said...

"It is our grave responsibility to fulfill that hope."

"The year which is ending has been a troubled one."

"As the year 1961 approaches its close I wish to extend to the people of the Soviet Union and to you and your families my most sincere wishes and those of the American people for a peaceful and prosper..."

"This order revokes Executive Order No. 10025 of December 30, 1948, to the extent that such order relates to the Caribbean Commission."