John Kennedy actually said...

"They found that they had a common approach to the problems of the free world."

"It is therefore a particular source of satisfaction to welcome you to the United States, which also many years ago passed through a similar experience."

"It is therefore a particular source of pleasure to me, Mr. President, to inform you that we recognize in your life and in your efforts and in your commitments, a strong passion for freedom for your ow..."

"The actions it has taken to assist the freedom of people after people around the globe have given it a special prestige."