John Kennedy actually said...

"The wider coverage, extended benefit periods and increased benefit amounts will lessen the hardship and suffering that accompany unemployment and will, at the same time, provide a stimulus to business..."

"I believe this program to be vitally important."

"I believe that with this kind of public support, that the Congress of the United States can enact this legislation this year."

"We cannot, with the expiration of the present Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation program, abdicate our responsibility to these workers."