John Kennedy actually said...

"In addition, Ambassador Stevenson's presence here reminds us of the work which the Eleanor Roosevelt Foundation is doing, the fundraising campaign which is involved, which deserves the support of all ..."

"A civilization could be judged on how it treated its elderly people."

"This represents a legacy of hers in a very real sense."

"Each visit was connected with a different cause and each cause that was important to our country and to the world."