John Kennedy actually said...

I hope you stay here, and I want you to know that in Washington we are strongly behind you and we are very grateful that you are here and that the United States Delegation to the United Nations is led by our distinguished friend, Governor Stevenson.

Context

Remarks in New York City to Staff Members of the U.S. Delegation to the United Nations.

09/19/1963

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