John Kennedy actually said...

"In any case, we are here today to ask your help."

"It is my feeling that General De Gaulle at heart does desire to pursue a more liberal policy in Algeria than his predecessors, but I do not think that it is sufficient to say that it therefore becomes..."

"I want to assure you that my overall position on the Algerian question has not changed, and I feel it is properly a matter of International concern."

"I give my assurance that in whatever position I hold in public office I will support and take every step necessary to protect the full constitutional right of every American."