Americans also share with the people of Burundi a profound respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter.

President Kennedy reaffirmed his country's commitment, made in the Charter of Punta del Este, to continue to cooperate with the Government of Mexico in the endeavor which it and the Mexican people are carrying out to accelerate the…

In extending the congratulations of my country, I speak for a people who cherish individual liberty and independence and who have made great sacrifices so that these principles may endure, and who share with the people of Rwanda a profound…

I look forward to the establishment of the most cordial relations between our two countries, and all Americans stand ready to work with the people of Rwanda to reach the goals we all share of peace, enlightenment and material well-being.

The people of the United States of America will work to strengthen the bonds of friendship between our two countries.

Until every child has a meal and every student has an opportunity to study, and everyone who wishes to work can find a job, and everyone who wishes a home can find one, and everyone who is old can have security-until that is done in this…

When you succeed, the whole country succeeds.

We recognize the right of every nation to order its own affairs.

Now, Therefore, I, John F. Kennedy, under the authority vested in me, as President, by the Constitution and statutes, in particular section 350 (a) of the Tariff Act of 1930, as amended, do proclaim that, as of August 8, 1962:

So, Mr. President, I salute you and I salute this country.

So I compliment you and it makes me particularly proud to be an honorary citizen and guest of this celebrated city.