John Kennedy actually said...

"If you ever come to America, come to Washington and tell them, if they wonder who you are at the gate, that you come from Galway."

"What gives me the greatest satisfaction and pride, being of Irish descent, is the realization that even today this very small island still sends thousands, literally thousands, of its sons and daughte..."

"So Ireland is a very special place."

"I am particularly glad on this occasion that we will have an opportunity to talk about the forthcoming trip of our representatives to the Soviet Union."