John Kennedy actually said...

"The Republicans tells us that we are dreamers, and that we are making impossible promises and misleading the American people."

"Who can do the job best?"

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

"While I naturally wanted to see the Senate version of the minimum wage bill enacted into law, I and the colleagues supporting me were willing to accept a reasonable compromise."