John Kennedy actually said...

"My decisions on foreign affairs organization are predicted on the following principles:"

"Economic development assistance can no longer be subordinated to, or viewed simply as a convenient tool for meeting, short-run political objectives."

"The ambassador, as representative of the President and acting on his behalf, bears ultimate responsibility for activities of the United States in the country to which he is accredited."

"Development assistance, therefore, must--and shall--take its place as a full partner in the complex of foreign policy."