John Kennedy actually said...

"Venezuela has been an essential and consistent supplier of petroleum to the United States and to the free world in times of peace and in periods of emergency."

"So, Mr. President, you are a welcome guest."

"Mr. President, we want to welcome you here and I want to assure you tonight that you are among friends."

"And you have been selected as target number one, not only for the dictators in the last 2 years, but also by the Communists."