John Kennedy actually said...

And we look forward confidently with you to the day when your country will again be at peace--united, prosperous, and free.

Let me assure you of our continued assistance in the development of your capabilities to maintain your freedom and to defeat those who wish ...

We in America sincerely hope that the year of the Tiger will see peace come again to Viet-Nam.

Hereby proclaim an embargo upon trade between the United States and Cuba in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of this proclamation.