John Kennedy actually said...

I think that it's most proper that the first head of state to pay an official state visit to this country in this administration should be President Bourguiba.

Context

Remarks of Welcome to President Bourguiba of Tunisia at the Washington National Airport

05/02/1961

https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...

More John Kennedy Quotes

So I want to express my great pleasure in awarding this to you, which you very richly deserve for a whole variety of public services.
6/7/1962
I want to congratulate you, and you.
6/7/1962
We want to express our congratulations to this young man and also our pride in him.
6/7/1962
I want to express my congratulations and appreciation to the committee, the Attorney General, Mr. Hoover, Mr. Cox, Mr. Guthman, who particip...
6/7/1962

View All John Kennedy Quotes