Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

"I congratulate you for your historic contribution not only to the affairs of your own country but to those of the European community as a whole."

"Through your dedication and inspiring leadership, the Federal Republic has risen out of the chaos of war to a position of influence and responsibility in the community of free nations."

"Moreover, there has been developed in Germany a government guided by the principles of democracy and motivated by a sincere desire to play a positive role in the great movement toward European coopera..."

"I wish you many more productive years in the interests of your own country and those of the free world."