John Kennedy actually said...

"This was his great skill and his lasting contribution, and I think sets the most powerful example before us all."

"President Kennedy laid special emphasis on President Houphouet-Boigny's extraordinary efforts in promoting African unity and cooperation within the Council of the Entente, the Union of African and Mal..."

"He assured President Houphouet-Boigny of the desire of the United States to continue to be responsive to the development assistance needs of the Ivory Coast."

"We say in this country that ours is a Government of laws not of men."