John Kennedy actually said...

"I find it to be in the national interest that the amount of the quotas for sugar and for liquid sugar for Cuba pursuant to the Sugar Act of 1948, as amended, for the six-month period ending June 30, 1..."

"I want to express my appreciation and pleasure, taking part in this ceremony in which you receive this justly earned award."

"I am therefore asking representatives of the Council of Economic Advisers and the Bureau of the Budget to assist you in your consideration of the Report and the development of your proposals."

"So that I take pleasure in presenting this award to you, for your own extraordinary work and also in calling to the minds of our fellow citizens the great debt we owe to so many people who came to thi..."