John Kennedy actually said...

We're glad to have you here, Prime Minister, because your country occupies a most important strategic area on the horn of Africa.

Remarks of Welcome at the White House to the Prime Minister of the Somali Republic

11/26/1962

More John Kennedy Quotes

The fire from our effort can light the world.

This is the oldest republic in the world.

I want to express our thanks to all of you for helping.

To govern is to choose.