John Kennedy actually said...

An economically strong and developing Australia is essential to the best interests of both countries in the Southwest Pacific

I do not intend to go unless there is a situation develops which I believe would make such a trip fruitful and rewarding.

If the Soviet Union desired to see this matter settled peacefully, it would seem to me that all sides, both sides, should bend every effort ...

We must pledge ourselves at the outset to an unceasing effort to continue until the job is done.