John Kennedy actually said...

"I regard the program outlined in this memorandum as of the highest importance to good management in the executive branch."

"It is most important to recognize that responsibility for manpower control and utilization in the Federal Government rests squarely on the top management of each agency."

"I am delighted to approve H.R. 7927, which is a bill adjusting postal rates, reforming Federal white-collar statutory salary systems, and establishing a standard for adjusting annuities under the Civi..."

"I have emphasized the importance of actions to limit the number of Federal employees to the absolute minimum necessary to get the public business done."