John Kennedy actually said...

I don't think that there has ever been a time when we have had greater need for those qualities which a university produces.

Remarks at George Washington University Upon Receiving an Honorary Degree

05/02/1961

More John Kennedy Quotes

The present state of our economy is disturbing.

In short, the American economy is in trouble.

We must increase our support of the United Nations as an instrument to end the Cold War instead of an arena in which to fight it.

We cannot escape our dangers--neither must we let them drive us into panic or narrow isolation.