John Kennedy actually said...

"I want to express my great appreciation to the members of the Cabinet who worked on this matter--Mr. Wirtz, Mr. Freeman, Mr. Kennedy, and Mr. Celebrezze--and also to Jim Reynolds and others in the Gov..."

"No, I think it would be a mistake to attempt to make that assessment on this occasion."

"Every April the Wall Street Journal writes a story on the left-hand side of the paper, reporting that Congressmen who have come back find great apathy about the President's programs."

"Well, I don't want to say anything that will prejudice Secretary Harriman's trip."