John Kennedy actually said...

"This area is readily accessible to millions of our citizens, and its establishment as a National Seashore will pay vast dividends in the years to come."

"Accordingly, I request the parties to this dispute to continue work and operations with the status quo being preserved under all of the terms and conditions of the existing agreements until November 1..."

"The necessity for prompt action to preserve our Nation's great natural beauty areas to insure their existence and enjoyment by the public in the decades and centuries to come."

"I further request the union to withdraw all strike action during this period."