John Kennedy actually said...

And I can assure you that we regard your visit here as an opportunity for us to learn more about your country and its people and also about the problems and the opportunities of Africa which loom so large now on the world scene.

Context

Remarks of Welcome to President Ahidjo of the Cameroon at the Washington National Airport

03/12/1962

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