John Kennedy actually said...

It is a particular source of satisfaction to me as President of the United States that we should be associated with President de Gaulle.

It is my hope that on this visit we can contribute to the uniformity of view which will permit us to go to the river of peace and gain satis...

I ask you to drink to the great Captain of the West, your President, General de Gaulle.

Toasts of the President and President de Gaulle at the Formal Dinner in the Elysee Palace