John Kennedy actually said...

". . . this is the new ocean, and I believe the United States must sail on it and be in a position second to none."

"Federal salaries generally do not compare favorably and cannot compete successfully with private industry."

"The Advisory Panel on Federal Salary Systems, chaired by Mr. Clarence Randall, in its recent report called it 'not only equitable but valid and eminently desirable.'"

"Few days ago, Colonel Glenn came to the White House and visited me."