John Kennedy actually said...

So the central responsibility, of course, is to try to develop a climate in this country where there is as close to full employment as we can get it, and then to give particular attention to those who are handicapped.

Context

Remarks to Officers of State Governors' Committees on Employment of the Handicapped.

11/06/1963

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