John Kennedy actually said...

"Perhaps the most encouraging event of most recent years in the world of freedom has been the closer links which have been bound together and tied together in Western Europe, and which are now being mo..."

"I want to express, on behalf of Mrs. Kennedy and myself, our great appreciation to you, sir, and Madame Betancourt, and also to the people of Venezuela and especially to the people of this city, who h..."

"President Kennedy pledged all possible United States support and assistance to enable Venezuela to implement its development program on schedule, complementing Venezuelan efforts to this end."

"All of us as Americans are most appreciative of the generous reception which the people of this city and country have given us."