John Kennedy actually said...

"I take special pride, therefore, in submitting this proposal to permit the greatest possible number of citizens of the District of Columbia to share with their fellow Americans the basic right to vote..."

"We need evaluations and plans, but we need in the planners a passion to create through education what Governor General Azikiwe of Nigeria called for in his Inaugural Address: 'a hate-free, fear-free, ..."

"I hope that prompt and favorable action will be taken by the Congress on the proposed legislation so that the long-standing aspirations of the citizens of the District of Columbia to participate in na..."

"We believe it is essential to work with you in helping the Bolivian people satisfy their aspirations for a better life and for increased social justice."