John Kennedy actually said...

"I think that all of us as Americans take the greatest pride and satisfaction in the tremendous technical accomplishments which have made the flights of the astronauts possible."

"They have all been unusually fortunate in their wives and in their children, and we want them to know that they have served their country, all of them, in a way which I am sure for the rest of their l..."

"Your Beatitude, we are honored to have you here in Washington."

"So we want you to know that we are glad to see you again."