John Fitzgerald Kennedy

The Federal income tax is one of those subjects about which we talk, about which we complain, but about which not very much is done.

A tax cut means new protection against another tragic recession.

Peace around the world, and progress here at home, represent the hopes of all Americans.

I invite the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies in their churches, schools, and other suitable places.

I also direct the appropriate officers of the Federal Government to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on that day.

I request the appropriate officers of the State and local governments likewise to display the flag to mark the anniversary.

I, John F. Kennedy, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Saturday, October 12, 1963, as Columbus Day, commemorating the four hundred and seventy-first anniversary of the sighting of land in the New World by…

I am confident that this year, as in the past, we will break new ground in the effort to provide for a more peaceful world.

It is a great pleasure to participate once again in this inauguration of the new delegation.

So we are glad to welcome them all here and to express appreciation to Members of Congress who are serving and to the other American citizens who are participating in this national effort.

I think that this country has based great hopes in the United Nations since 1945.

This is an unusually distinguished group of Americans, Governor, who are going with you to carry out an assignment which is second to none in the field of foreign policy, in the field of national security.

Your report demonstrates, in an impressive manner, that a comparatively modest expenditure of funds, coupled with wide public interest, can bring really dramatic results in reducing school dropouts.

The full benefits of our society belong to those who suffer from such disabilities, and the mentally retarded should be encouraged to participate in the productive life of their communities.

I therefore urge you to examine your operations and determine the extent to which positions in your organization may be filled by the mentally retarded without any detriment to the federal service.

I have directed the Chairman of the Commission to report to me from time to time on the progress of their efforts and the consequences of agency experience.

My judgment is that finally Pakistan would not make an alliance with China.

I think there is some cause for satisfaction in most of the events that happened in the last 2 weeks.

It will curb the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, thereby holding out hope for a more peaceful and stable world.

This would be the end of an effort of 15 years.

The fact of the matter is that the Joint Chiefs of Staff favored this treaty, and the Secretary of Defense favored it.

The order we now have is the one we plan to stand on.

We want the war to be won, the Communists to be contained, and the Americans to go home.

I am not sure that I accept that test.

I think we are going at about the right tempo.