John Kennedy actually said...

"I am especially glad to present this first National Medal of Science to one of the pioneers who has helped make all of this new and exciting age possible."

"It is hard to visualize what the world would be like without aircraft and jet propulsion, or without the vision we have, just entering the realm of reality, of exploring space."

"I am pleased to transmit herewith a report on the water resources research activities of the executive branch of the Government."

"It is my hope that the District will proceed in initiating plans and action on its own accord for the broad spectrum attack necessary to make progress against mental retardation."