John Kennedy actually said...

Today, weekly benefits are often too low in relation to lost wages to enable the worker to meet his basic and non-deferrable expenses.

Letter to the President of the Senate and to the Speaker of the House on the Unemployment Compensation System.

03/11/1962

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We are very glad to welcome you here to the White House.

I hope that when you come back that we can persuade you to come and serve in the United States Government in other areas.

I must say that it gives me the greatest satisfaction that it's taking place at this time.

This is an extraordinary action by this country, and I know that you are proud to take part in it.