John Kennedy actually said...

"Well, in every case that the Civil Rights Commission described, the United States Government has instituted legal action in order to provide a remedy."

"I want to express my great appreciation to the members of the Cabinet who worked on this matter--Mr. Wirtz, Mr. Freeman, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Celebrezze--and also to Jim Reynolds and others in the Gov..."

"No, I don't agree with that at all."

"Well, I'll be glad--you and I share--I would be glad to check into it and find out if there is anything that is improper about it."