John Kennedy actually said...

My own feeling is that there is a place for the non-career Ambassador--not for political reasons, but when he happens to be the best man available.

Excerpts from Address at a Meeting of the American foreign Service Association.

07/01/1962

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This desire for freedom, this desire for liberty, wherever it may be on the globe, in my opinion is the strongest tide of the 20th century.

And I express in behalf of the American people our thanks to you all.

I salute this city and I salute your country, and I salute your distinguished President.

I am delighted to be here today.