John Kennedy actually said...

"The United States, like the Republic of Viet-Nam, remains devoted to the cause of peace and our primary purpose is to help your people maintain their independence."

"The campaign of force and terror now being waged against your people and your Government is supported and directed from the outside by the authorities at Hanoi."

"I want to express the thanks of all of us to you--you welcomed our Peace Corps representatives and gave them training which I think has contributed to their success."

"The situation in your embattled country is well known to me and to the American people."