John Kennedy actually said...

"To ensure that prompt use is made of the new authority as soon as funds are available, I am today issuing an Executive Order1designating the Secretary of Commerce as the coordinator of this program."

"Enactment of this bill is a significant milestone in our efforts to strengthen the economy and provide a greater measure of economic security to the unemployed."

"I shall shortly transmit to Congress a request for the appropriation of funds necessary to get the program under way."

"Every proper tool to fight economic decline should be available--for experience teaches that the earlier action is taken, the more effective it is."