The function and responsibility of the President is to set before the American people the unfinished business, the things we must do… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If a beach-head of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
In whatever area in life one may meet the challenges of courage, whatever may be the sacrifices he faces if he follows… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If this capsule history of our progress teaches us anything, it is that man, in his quest for knowledge and progress, is… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The day before my inauguration President Eisenhower told me, You'll find that no easy problems ever come to the President of the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
There is little value in insuring the survival of our nation if our traditions do not survive with it. And there is… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
No treaty, however much it may be to the advantage of all, however tightly it may be worded, can provide absolute security… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If we could ever competitively, at a cheap rate, get fresh water from saltwater, ..(this) would be in the long-range interests of… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We do not want an official state church. If ninety-nine percent of the population were Catholics, I would still be opposed to… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Events of October 1962 indicated, as they had all through history, that control of the sea means security. Control of the seas… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
But I think the American people expect more from us than cries of indignation and attack. The times are too grave, the… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If we fail to encourage physical development and prowess, we will undermine our capcity for thought, for work, and for use of… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If somebody harbours delusions, I think that should disqualify them from office, regardless whether the delusions are religious. Letting someone who thinks… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
What's the use of being Irish if the world doesn't break your heart? — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
I want every American to be free to stand up for his rights, even if sometimes he has to sit down for… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
The Greeks understood that mind and body must develop in harmonious proportions to produce a creative intelligence. And so did the most… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If you look throughout human history ... the central epiphany of every religious tradition always occurs in the wilderness. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If men and women are in chains anywhere in the world, then freedom is endangered everywhere. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If I had to live my life over again, I would have a different father, a different wife and a different religion. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
First, what does truth require? It requires us to face the facts as they are, not to involve ourselves in self-deception; to… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Wealth is the means, and people are the ends. All our material riches will avail us little if we do not use… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
No one gains from fair employment law and legislation if there is no employment to be had. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
If my church attempted to influence me in a way which was improper or which affected adversely my responsibilities as a public… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
“We shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and success of… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We stand today on the edge of a new frontier - the frontier of the 1960's - a frontier of unknown opportunities and perils… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We will neglect our cities to our peril, for in neglecting them we neglect the nation. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We must recognize that every nation determines its policies in terms of its own interests. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Someone always needs rescuing, yet there's only one person who ever seems to understand you. It's a lot like being Lassie. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Student loans have been helpful to many. But they offer neither incentive nor assistance to those students who, by reason of family or other… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
There comes a point where you see no evidence that the carrot and diplomacy are working. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Suspicion on one side breeds suspicion on the other, and new weapons beget counter-weapons. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
We have some of the most influential Members of Congress here today, and I do hope that we can get this appropriation for these… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
Disarmament without checks is but a shadow - and a community without law is but a shell. — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
This is one country. It has become one country because all of us and all the people who came here had an equal chance… — John F. Kennedy Copy Share Image
