John Kennedy actually said...

For the next 10 or 20 years the burdens will be placed completely upon our country for the preservation of freedom.

Farewell Remarks to Participants in the Summer Intern Program for College Students

08/27/1962

More John Kennedy Quotes

The skills of other workers must also be improved to enable them to meet the more demanding requirements of modern industry.

I am in earnest, I will not equivocate, I will not excuse, I will not retreat a single inch, and I will be heard.

You're something of Irish and I suppose something of Harvard. My advice to you as President is to be Irish.

We believe in the progress of mankind.