John Kennedy actually said...

"He assured President Houphouet-Boigny of the desire of the United States to continue to be responsive to the development assistance needs of the Ivory Coast."

"President Kennedy noted with satisfaction the energetic efforts toward economic and social development being carried forward by the Republic of Ivory Coast and of the favorable climate established by ..."

"President Kennedy laid special emphasis on President Houphouet-Boigny's extraordinary efforts in promoting African unity and cooperation within the Council of the Entente, the Union of African and Mal..."

"The Congress was his life, the House was his home."