John Kennedy actually said...

"In answer to the question in your telegram I assure you that, if I am elected President I will convene the White House Conference on Narcotics as soon as it is reasonably practicable."

"I think it is time you changed."

"I don't believe that the American people are going to give their endorsement to the leadership which believes that medical care for our older citizens, financed under social security, is extreme, and ..."

"I have long been aware that the traffic in illicit narcotics is one of our major law enforcement problems."