John Kennedy actually said...

"So, all in all, ladies and gentlemen, it is a very happy occasion for me to tell you that we are glad to have you, to tell you that 'Hail to the Chief' was played with great distinction, and to wish y..."

"We are very glad to welcome our friends from Kentucky."

"It makes us feel better about this country to see you all here today."

"We are, even though we hesitate to admit it, a cultured people and I hope we will be more so."