John Kennedy actually said...

President Kennedy and President Betancourt joined in expressing their hope that this statement made today in the birth place of Simon Bolivar will be received by the peoples of this continent as a message of faith and optimism.

Context

Joint Statement Following Discussions With the President of Venezuela.

12/16/1961

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