John Kennedy actually said...

I believe that we are going to fail as well as succeed, but I believe that we are at least going to make the effort.

Address in Chicago at a Dinner of the Democratic Party of Cook County

04/27/1961

More John Kennedy Quotes

The potential of the American economy is constantly expanding.

The people of this country are strongly behind you and any help that we can give should be made known.

It also allows us to do honor to a great American.

It's easier to sit with a map and talk about what ought to be done than to see it done.