John Kennedy actually said...

I want to express my thanks and also my admiration for the best speech that I have heard since I came to Europe, from your fine Mayor.

I am going to come back and see old Shannon's face again, and I am taking, as I go back to America, all of you with me.

While there may be those removed by two or three generations from Ireland, they may have left 100 years ago their people, and yet when I ask...

I must say, as the recipient of this outpouring of good will for the United States, I am most grateful to you all.