John Kennedy actually said...

I first of all want to express my strong appreciation to our allies in NATO who participated in the honor guard this morning.

I am also indebted to you for the generous gift, which is a letter from Major Donelson who, of course, was related to one of our great Presi...

We thank you especially for undertaking the burdensome tasks that sometimes go with peacetime military service.

Your ability to sustain yourselves insures the peace.