John Kennedy actually said...

I WANT to welcome you all to the White House and to tell you that I am very appreciative to have a chance to say a word to you.

Remarks to Members of a Special Seminar of the foreign Service Institute.

07/02/1962

More John Kennedy Quotes

The United States must be strong; not 'Strong, if,' not 'Strong, when,' not 'Strong enough, but,' but 'Strong first.'

I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that if I am elected life is going to be easy.

This is a great forum which if given the attention and prestige and support that it needs can serve as a great clearinghouse for peace.

I am not going to make a speech in this rain.