John Kennedy actually said...

I want to express, I am sure, the sentiments of us all in welcoming the General to the White House and also in presenting him on behalf of t...

I just want to express a warm welcome to all of you at the White House.

It is a great pleasure for me on behalf of the people of the United States to welcome you to this country for the first time.

And that is the strong desire of both of our peoples to maintain their independence, to live in freedom, and to look to the future with hope...