John Kennedy actually said...

"When the plane was first invented, I am sure there were a good many who wondered what possible use it could be."

"I am confident that when this job is done-of giving the United States the kind of position in this area which it must have--that it will then become as obvious to us, its significance as obvious to us..."

"I want to express my appreciation to the Armed Forces of the United States who have supported this effort, who provided these young men"

"Most of all, I want to express our appreciation to the astronauts, who have become part of the American story in a very real way, and to their wives, who are also here."