John Kennedy actually said...

"The Medal of Freedom is hereby re-established as the Presidential Medal of Freedom, with accompanying ribbons and appurtenances."

"A chairman of the Board shall be designated by the President from time to time from among the membership of the Board appointed from the Executive Branch."

"The two Presidents considered carefully the ways in which Venezuela and the United States could most effectively further the objectives of the Alliance for Progress."

"The United States would review in advance with Venezuela such substantive changes in the oil import program as the United States may contemplate in the future."