John Kennedy actually said...

In more recent years, however, our responsibility has been broader.

In taking on this delicate and urgent assignment you have performed a most important service in the national interest.

What you do here far away from Washington, far away from some of our great capitals, far away from the many countries which depend upon us, ...

That is an almost unique role to play, and I know you feel the same sense of pride in your chance, in your time, in your day, to play a part...