John Kennedy actually said...

"I know that I express the great happiness and thanksgiving of all of us that Colonel Glenn has completed his trip, and I know that this is particularly felt by Mrs. Glenn and their two children."

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

"It is at these grades that we employ our top scientists, doctors, engineers, experts, and managers."

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