John Kennedy actually said...

"I am sure that they will support me in November in my goal of a minimum living standard of $1.25 an hour for millions of Americans who work in the large enterprises of our country."

"I did everything within my power to achieve a reasonable compromise of the differences between the Senate and House bill."

"But, we have just begun to fight."

"These other Republicans refused to accept or work for the $1.25 minimum Senate bill or the much milder minimum wage legislation endorsed by President Eisenhower which was contained in the Prouty amend..."