John Kennedy actually said...

Upon their judgment, in many cases of crisis, will the future independence of that country rest and the security of the United States.

Remarks to a Group of Newly Promoted Foreign Service Officers.

03/05/1963

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Prime Minister, I hope we will be seeing you back in the United States and that all goes well for your country and your people.

Well, we wish you good luck, Prime Minister, and give our very warmest regards from the people of the United States to the people of Nigeria...

Good. Thank you, Mr. Prime Minister, and goodbye.

It is a great pleasure to talk to you from the White House.