John Kennedy actually said...

"He kept the peace with France."

"So you are what we depend upon, and I'm glad to see some attention being given to the good deeds of our young people--and we want to congratulate you."

"So we regard him as an honored guest in this country--as participants in the cultural stream and also as admirers of those who travel the far horizons of human destiny."

"This strikes me as reasonable initial steps."