John Kennedy actually said...

"It furnishes a foundation for adjusting and continuously maintaining Federal salaries comparable to levels of equal difficulty and responsibility in private enterprise."

"This is the most important international piece of legislation, I think, affecting economics since the passage of the Marshall plan."

"Our citizens, that they may increase in the desire to promote mercy and justice, peace and freedom, good will and brotherhood;"

"I want to express my appreciation to all the Members of the House and Senate who were involved."