Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

Indeed, may I say to you that because of this, though I come among you as a stranger, I have felt no more at home in any other town or city ...

No man can receive greater acclaim than to be received in friendly fashion by a gathering of real Americans.

With all who honor you, I am glad to join in best wishes and in the hope that future years will bring you happiness.

Please accept my warm congratulations on your forthcoming seventy-fifth birthday.