John Kennedy actually said...

This is, obviously, the most important road to progress--secondary, primary, and higher education.

I remember there is a picture of Abraham Lincoln welcoming your predecessors to the East Room and I am delighted to welcome you to the Rose ...

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, in consonance with the joint resolution of Congress approved ...

I express my thanks to you all and I hope that in our time we will do as well as those who have been before us.