John Kennedy actually said...

"It will make unnecessary the temporary stop-gap legislation sought each time a crisis develops, and modernize the system to better meet the needs of the worker, the community and the nation."

"Although the February unemployment figures showed a heartening decline in the number out of work there are still 4,543,000 workers who need help."

"I am hopeful, and I believe strongly, that the Congress should pass this legislation this year."

"The serious crisis which compelled Congressional action last year has not abated for these workers, but the protection provided by the law will shortly expire unless the Congress acts."