John Kennedy actually said...

"Each member of the Committee may designate an officer of his agency to act for him as a member of the Committee with respect to any matter considered by the Committee."

"Nothing in this order shall be deemed to authorize any executive department or any other executive agency established by law to carry out any program which is inconsistent with law."

"In conducting its activities the Committee shall place particular emphasis on effective public and private cooperation and leadership for rural development at the State and local levels."

"The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Commerce, jointly and individually, shall institute and maintain appropriate measures for the effective coordination of each of the following: (1) the..."