Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

And we shall again reaffirm that the great tradition of sanctuary lives on in America.

This includes Netherlands' farmers whose land has been ruined by floods of salt water, Greek mountain people whose herds have been despoiled...

I urge upon the Congress the following:

Perhaps it is just best for me to say I am proud to be an agent for our people in conferring upon you this highest award that the Government...