Prime Minister Kishi was courageous enough to support a friendship with our own country at a time when it was not popular for him to do so.

I think it's accurate to say that of all the nations in the world, our own country owes its greatest debt to France.

I have learned more and more as a President the somewhat unique nature of France, to honor the friendship that ties them with us as an ally.

The economic efforts that have been initiated in France under your leadership are watched with great attention by us.

It's a great honor for us to have him here in the United States.

France has never been dominated by anyone else as long as they had control of their government.

I invite comments and suggestions for improving this process; these should be sent to my Assistant for Intergovernmental Relations.

We seek France's advice and counsel as we deal with the problems of the world.

We've never raised arms against France.

Of all the nations in the world, our greatest debt is to France.

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