John Kennedy actually said...

I imagine that some day we will be welcoming them back, one or two or three of them anyway, who have gone a good deal further than they have...

I want to express my appreciation to the Armed Forces of the United States who have supported this effort, who provided these young men

Sincerely, JOHN F. KENNEDY

I want to express a very warm welcome back to the White House where all these gentlemen have come on other occasions.