John Kennedy actually said...

I take great pleasure in welcoming you to the United States and also your son, your Prime Minister, who honored us by a visit here some months ago, and the members of your government.

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Remarks of Welcome at the White House to King Sri Savang Vatthana of Laos

02/24/1963

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