John Kennedy actually said...

"We also want to express our high esteem for you personally for having taken over the affairs of your country at a critical time"

"Knowledge, not hate, is the passkey to the future--knowledge transcends national antagonisms--it speaks a universal language--it is the possession, not of a single class, a single nation or a single i..."

"At the same time, it provides new and imaginative benefits in areas most vital to employees--job and income security."

"I want again to congratulate all concerned, to extend to you the thanks of the American people, and to extend to you my very warmest personal regards."