John Kennedy actually said...

And therefore, Mr. Minister, we welcome this painting and all that it signifies, and particularly because we are grateful to the Government of France for sending not only one of her most cherished works of art, but also one of her most distinguished citizens.

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Remarks at the National Gallery of Art Upon Opening the Mona Lisa Exhibition

01/07/1963

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