John Kennedy actually said...

"A national campaign provides an opportunity to consider the facts and issues on major problems of our times."

"I believe that this is an important election, and I believe that there are great issues which separate our parties, separate the candidates, issues which divide not the United States, but which indica..."

"The Republican leaders have always opposed progress in such areas."

"I hold the view that in these difficult and dangerous times it is the function of the opposition, if it is going to meet its responsibility as a party, to try to suggest alternative courses of action."