11/28/1961
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"We have a good many things in our country that are worth retaining."
"I am glad to welcome the citizens of Illinois, as well as the businessmen, as well as the financiers."
"So, Mr. President, you are welcome here."
"Because of our respect for this accomplishment, our appreciation for the very valiant struggle of your own people for a period of 20 years, and because we like to have people come to the United States..."