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On the recordApril 23, 1961
Therefore, Mr. President, it is a great honor for me to welcome you here to the United States and to tell you that the people of this country are happy to have you here again.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Remarks of Welcome to President Sukarno of Indonesia at Andrews Air Force Base

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