John Kennedy actually said...

"We are very proud to have you here."

"The fact that the Argentine immediately not only supported the effort in the OAS, but also sent air and naval forces to assist in the quarantine was important not only because of the forces involved, ..."

"This is particularly appreciated, because several Argentine soldiers lost their lives as a result of the air crash which was tied to the activities of that operation."

"We are particularly glad to have the members of the military forces of the Argentine here."