John Kennedy actually said...

"Such legislation is clearly consistent with the Constitution and with our concepts of both human rights and property rights."

"its denial is an arbitrary indignity that no American in 1963 should have to endure."

"I strongly urge them to live up to their responsibilities and to recognize no arbitrary bar of race or color-for such bars have no place in any institution, least of all one devoted to the truth and ..."

"The United States Government has taken action through the courts and by other means to protect those who are peacefully demonstrating to obtain access to these public facilities."