John Kennedy actually said...

"Although the Commission devoted its attention to the problems of campaign costs for Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates only and its recommendations go only to such campaigns, it pointed out..."

"For the citizens' free choice to be exercised meaningfully, they must be well-informed about opposing candidates, parties and issues."

"The problems of political finance are not limited to any political party, but are common to all, and all will benefit from action on the legislation herewith transmitted."

"I believe that we are going to be successful, as I said last Sunday, if not this year--and I believe that we have a very good prospect of being successful this year--then certainly next year."