John Kennedy actually said...

"I think the state of the economy is good."

"I don't know where that feeling would arise."

"I wouldn't--I think the purpose, of course, is to attempt to bring to the attention of the Congress and the country the strong feeling of a good many thousands of citizens."

"Yes, there has been a decline in the last--since my last conference, I think--when we discussed it, about 2 months ago."