John Kennedy actually said...

"The proposed bill gives full recognition and protection to the substantial interest which the National Government has, and must continue to have, in its capital city."

"I transmit herewith for consideration by the Congress a proposed District of Columbia Charter Act."

"I strongly believe that enactment of this legislation not only would eliminate a constitutional anomaly which has already persisted much too long, but also would secure for the District more effective..."

"My present proposal also reflects the changes which have been made by Public Law 87-849 in laws dealing with conflicts of interest; reflects certain proposals which I transmitted to the Congress on Fe..."