John Kennedy actually said...

The arts in the United States are, like so many other of our activities, varied and decentralized to a high degree.

And I do think it fair to say that we really do much better in warmer climates, so I am delighted that we are here today.

In the Nation's Capital, the Federal Government, of course, has special obligations.

To work for the progress of the arts in America is exciting and fruitful because what we are dealing with touches virtually all the citizens...