John Kennedy actually said...

"Listen, Colonel, we are really proud of you, and I must say you did a wonderful job."

". . . this is the new ocean, and I believe the United States must sail on it and be in a position second to none."

"As I pointed out in my State of the Union address last month, the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining."

"It is my sincere wish and that of the people of the United States that you will enjoy a successful term of office."