This is a great country and requires a good deal of all of us, so I can imagine nothing more important than for all of you to continue to work in public affairs and be interested in them, not only to bring up a family, but also give part of your time to your community, your state, and your country.

"Remarks to the Delegates of Girls Nation (322)," August 2, 1963 Public Papers of the Presidents: John F. Kennedy, 196