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On the recordJuly 22, 1962
And because we believe that our fate is so inextricably tied to that of Ecuador and our sister republics and our future and our freedom and our security, we are most gratified to have the opportunity to counsel with our distinguished guest who knows our country but speaks always for the freedom and the sovereignty and the dignity of the people of Ecuador.
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John Fitzgerald Kennedy
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Toast of the President at a Luncheon in Honor of President Arosemena

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