John Fitzgerald Kennedy

An economically strong and developing Australia is essential to the best interests of both countries in the Southwest Pacific

We must pledge ourselves at the outset to an unceasing effort to continue until the job is done.

I still expect to go in the of the Presidents first half of the year; that's correct.

President Kennedy congratulated President Ahidjo for his successful efforts in the progressive development of his country.

Mr. President, we are proud to have you as our guest.

It shocked me to find out that the President of the Central African Republic is thirty years of age.

'We, the American Republics, hereby proclaim our decision to unite in a common effort to bring our people accelerated economic progress and broader social justice within the framework of personal dignity and individual liberty.'

I would like to think that that is because both of our countries wish to identify themselves with the cause of the great majority of people who wish to be free and independent.

We hope that you will find here in the United States things which will be of value to you in your efforts.

Our mission, I said, was 'to complete the revolution of the Americas--to build a Hemisphere where all men can hope for a suitable standard of living--and all can live out their lives in dignity and freedom.'

And I can assure you that we regard your visit here as an opportunity for us to learn more about your country and its people and also about the problems and the opportunities of Africa which loom so large now on the world scene.

I want to welcome you to the United States and to this Capital on behalf of the American people.

Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable.

We look to Africa with the greatest interest, the greatest hope.

For all history shows that the effort to win progress within freedom represents the most determined and steadfast aspiration of man.

Africa, in a sense, is a newly discovered continent for the people of America, and we are attempting to learn, and to join in every possible way, to associate ourselves with the best in Africa.

We are extremely glad to welcome you.

It will provide a very effective protection for our older citizens.

I am hopeful, and I believe strongly, that the Congress should pass this legislation this year.

It will make unnecessary the temporary stop-gap legislation sought each time a crisis develops, and modernize the system to better meet the needs of the worker, the community and the nation.

The serious crisis which compelled Congressional action last year has not abated for these workers, but the protection provided by the law will shortly expire unless the Congress acts.

Although the February unemployment figures showed a heartening decline in the number out of work there are still 4,543,000 workers who need help.

I believe this program to be vitally important.

Today, weekly benefits are often too low in relation to lost wages to enable the worker to meet his basic and non-deferrable expenses.

The wider coverage, extended benefit periods and increased benefit amounts will lessen the hardship and suffering that accompany unemployment and will, at the same time, provide a stimulus to business.