John Kennedy actually said...

"I can't imagine any more important assignment--not merely for women, but for members of Congress, organized labor, women's organizations themselves, religious groups, and all the rest."

"I think that this is a job that we ought to do."

"We want to make sure that they are able to move ahead and perform their functions without any discrimination by law or by implication."

"I want to express my thanks to all of you for an important assignment."