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John Fitzgerald Kennedy: “I want to express, on behalf of Mrs. Kennedy and myself, our great appreciation to you, sir, and Madame Betancourt, and…”

On the recordDecember 16, 1961
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 have made us most welcome.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Remarks at Maiquetia Airport Upon Leaving for Colombia.

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