John Kennedy actually said...

"Full and effective disclosure is the best way to control both excessive contributions and unlimited expenditures."

"I urge the Congress to study this plan, since it is an original and imaginative approach and would encourage concentrated party effort in broadening the financial base of Presidential campaigns."

"The problems of political finance are not limited to any political party, but are common to all, and all will benefit from action on the legislation herewith transmitted."

"By our free choice, we vote and in other ways participate in the politics of our democracy."