John Kennedy actually said...

"I know something about the number of men who were lost in that difficult and dangerous service with the Coastal Command, and I take the greatest pride and satisfaction in extending our very best wishe..."

"I think it is appropriate as we look to the future of our country that we also recall those who served it in times past."

"I share with them a satisfaction in what they did for the United States."

"President Kennedy assured His Majesty of the continuing desire of the United States to cooperate with Afghanistan in economic and technical fields and by so doing to contribute to the success of the e..."