John Kennedy actually said...

But we can afford these things, if we do one thing - and that is get this country back to full employment.

Remarks by Senator John F. Kennedy, Sharon, PA - (Advance Release Text)

10/14/1960

More John Kennedy Quotes

A good many of our sons have fought there, lived there, in war and in peace.

It gives me pleasure to have this opportunity of assuring Your Majesty that while I remain head of this nation I shall not cease to promote ...

For all these reasons we are particularly glad to welcome you here at the present time.

It is a high honor to welcome you once again to the United States.