John Kennedy actually said...

"In view of the disappointment Mrs. Kennedy and I experienced last July in having to postpone our visit to Brazil, we have been especially anxious that nothing should again require us to defer the plea..."

"Mrs. Kennedy and I are looking forward particularly to visiting Brazil because of the long-standing friendship and cooperation between the governments and peoples of our two countries in the pursuit o..."

"I should like to take advantage of this occasion to congratulate the people of Brazil on your recent elections which I have followed with great interest."

"I can assure you of our desire to reach a satisfactory and peaceful solution of the matter."