John Kennedy actually said...

I want to welcome all of you to the White House and to tell you how much we appreciate all that you've done in the last 20 months.

I sincerely hope that the entire operation proceeds safely and rapidly.

We are glad to have some of the members here who played a part in the enactment of this legislation from both the House and the Senate.

Enactment of this legislation will help give the American consumer the protection from unsafe and ineffective drugs.