John Kennedy actually said...

"I strongly urge them to live up to their responsibilities and to recognize no arbitrary bar of race or color-for such bars have no place in any institution, least of all one devoted to the truth and ..."

"The United States Government has taken action through the courts and by other means to protect those who are peacefully demonstrating to obtain access to these public facilities."

"the time has come for the Congress of the United States to join with the Executive and Judicial Branches in making it clear to all that race has no place in American life or law."

"a rising tide of discontent that threatens the public safety"