John Kennedy actually said...

"Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby invite the people of the United States to observe the period of April 15, 1963, through April 20, 1963, as Nati..."

"The proposed bill gives full recognition and protection to the substantial interest which the National Government has, and must continue to have, in its capital city."

"I strongly believe that enactment of this legislation not only would eliminate a constitutional anomaly which has already persisted much too long, but also would secure for the District more effective..."

"I transmit herewith for consideration by the Congress a proposed District of Columbia Charter Act."