The problem of power is how to achieve its responsible use rather than its irresponsible and indulgent use; of how to get men of power to live for the public rather than off the public.
John F. KennedyAs we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.
John F. KennedyI do not speak for my church on public matters; and the church does not speak for me.
John F. KennedyThere is a terrific disadvantage in not having the abrasive quality of the press applied to you daily. Even though we never like it, and even though we wish they didn't write it, and even though we disapprove, there isn't any doubt that we could not do the job at all in a free society without a very, very active press.
John F. Kennedy