John Fitzgerald Kennedy

I think it is most appropriate that today he visited the home of George Washington, because in many ways his own life is comparable to the experiences of the father of our country, General Washington.

The American people have traditionally insisted that those veterans who were injured in the service of their Nation be treated justly and humanely--a policy which will be carried out by this Administration.

I strongly recommend early enactment of this legislation by the Congress.

In this free society we want to make it possible for everyone to find a job who wants to work and support their families, and this bill is an important step in that direction.

I want to congratulate them and to say that there's no piece of legislation which has been passed which gives me greater satisfaction to sign.

I want to express my great pleasure in signing this bill, which has been before the Congress and before the people for many years.

I want to commend you for the efforts that you are making to improve our service, to make it easier for people to understand exactly what their responsibility is.

I think it is our responsibility to make sure here in the national Government that every dollar that is collected by the Internal Revenue Service, every dollar that is paid by our people, is spent wisely, for a useful national purpose, for…

We expect the best from you, and I can assure you that we will do the best we can here.

It is going to be directed and administered in that fashion.

Our obligations spread around the world.

This is a matter which is receiving great concern under the direction of the Commissioner, under the leadership of the Secretary of the Treasury, under the counsel of the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Surrey--and it is a matter…

I don't know any other society which attempts what this country attempts to do, which requires really the good will and support of the citizens of the United States in contributing a large share of their income to the maintenance of the…

I want to commend the Members of the House and Senate who've been identified with this issue for a number of years--and they surround me here on both sides.

Our Nation has ever sought Divine guidance in its hours of thanksgiving and its moments of peril.

On the high seas, between heaven and the deep, men of all faiths feel a sense of brotherhood with the infinite.

Heavy burdens are placed upon the American society today.

May this Chapel ever inspire those who pause here to dedicate themselves to the service of their fellow men.

Over half of the money that is collected under taxes goes to our national defense.

I came over here this morning to express my great interest in the work that you are doing.

This bill will help make it possible for thousands of Americans who want to work, to work.

I also urge the Governors of the States to issue similar proclamations and ask the appropriate officials of the Federal and State Governments, public and private organizations, and the general public to join in observance of this…

During this period I encourage all Americans to judge the value of highway transportation to their own activities and to our National welfare.

The fitness of the youth of America is essential to the present and future strength of our Nation

The importance of youth fitness to the end that we may assure the continuing strength and well-being of our people