John Kennedy actually said...

"I want to congratulate all of you who have chosen the United States Air Force as a career."

"The fact that the greatest value of all of the weapons of massive retaliation lies in their ability to deter war does not diminish their importance."

"That is an almost unique role to play, and I know you feel the same sense of pride in your chance, in your time, in your day, to play a part in the life of the Great Republic as do all of us whose res..."

"In taking on this delicate and urgent assignment you have performed a most important service in the national interest."