The President's News Conference
01/23/1962
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It is in a very real sense the mother of a great many people, a great many millions of people, and in a sense a great many nations.
I said, 'What is this county noted for?' and he said, 'It is noted for its beautiful women and its fast horses.'
This is the last place I go, and then I am going to another country, and then I am going to Italy, and then I am going back home to the Unit...
Well, I will tell you, they have been among the best citizens and they behave themselves very well, and you would be proud of them.