John Kennedy actually said...

"There is still--in the field of foreign policy France still bears responsibility."

"I think the talks should go on."

"We would--have been attempting--as you know, the Red Cross has been attempting to secure an entrance into Cuba to see about the feeding of the prisoners."

"I thought that yesterday's statements by the White House and by Mr. Dulles were very clear, and I think that closes the matter as far as I'm concerned."