John Kennedy actually said...

"If we launch a broad, new mental health program now, it will be possible within a decade or two to reduce the number of patients now under custodial care by 50 percent or more."

"Mental retardation ranks with mental health as a major health, social, and economic problem in this country."

"I am hopeful that beginning today this country will move with a great national effort in this field so vital to the welfare of our citizens."

"I HAVE sent to the Congress today a series of proposals to help fight mental illness and mental retardation."