John Kennedy actually said...

"Once again the Democratic Congress has acted to relieve farmers of some of the pressures resulting from increasing costs and falling prices."

"This means that appointments must be made on the basis of merit."

"I assure you that in a new Democratic administration there will be far better representation, on the basis of merit, of persons of all our racial groups, including particularly those who in the past h..."

"This is designed to make sure, if I am successful, that the months of January, February, and March would be used most effectively."