John Kennedy actually said...

"The record of SAC in mobilizing the forces of the United States was unprecedented in the long history of SAC."

"This is a nonpolitical trip but these things don't get so far away from us."

"We are indebted to you all in the past, now, and our security depends upon you in the future."

"I want to express my thanks in behalf of the Vice President and myself to all of you for coming out and giving us a warm welcome."