John Kennedy actually said...

I want to express a very warm welcome back to the White House where all these gentlemen have come on other occasions.

I think it honors an extraordinary page in American history, as well as in the history of flight.

For this government to tell our grain traders that they cannot accept these offers, on the other hand, would accomplish little or nothing.

I want to express my appreciation to the Armed Forces of the United States who have supported this effort, who provided these young men