John Kennedy actually said...

"It represents an extremely difficult administrative job."

"MR. SECRETARY, I want to express our great pleasure at removing the Mayor from the position of Mayor of Cleveland and making him Secretary of HEW"

"So, Mr. Secretary, before all the members of your family and friends from not only Cleveland, but all parts of the country, we are delighted to welcome you"

"I would like to express my appreciation for the outstanding performance of the Air Reserve forces mobilized during the past year."