John Kennedy actually said...

"This is an unusually distinguished group of Americans, Governor, who are going with you to carry out an assignment which is second to none in the field of foreign policy, in the field of national secu..."

"It is a great pleasure to participate once again in this inauguration of the new delegation."

"I am confident that this year, as in the past, we will break new ground in the effort to provide for a more peaceful world."

"So we are glad to welcome them all here and to express appreciation to Members of Congress who are serving and to the other American citizens who are participating in this national effort."