John Kennedy actually said...

"This mission has been faithfully carried out and I'm delighted that we have a chance to see today the high quality of the cadets."

"I think that the American people have been too long unaware of the high quality and high caliber of the cadets of the Coast Guard."

"The words I like best in this very important mission are 'to graduate men with a liking for the sea,'."

"We are very glad to have you."