As I stated when the President arrived, he represents, personifies, and is in fact a national leader who has spent his life fighting for the freedom of his people.

It is the greatest source of satisfaction to me as an American who is interested in the spread of liberty, to be host over here to a man of President Bourguiba's quality and character.

President Kennedy expressed his full sympathy with these objectives and made clear the desire of the United States to enter into partnership relationships with the developing countries, based on social justice, self-help and long-range…

The new U.S. position represents an earnest and reasonable effort to reach a workable agreement.

I do want to say, speaking personally, that as President Bourguiba's visit here in Washington comes to an end, and as he sets out for his visit to the Tennessee Valley, to Texas, to New York, that this country and the Government, Members…

I do wish that some of the speeches I give would get as much attention as the speeches which I do not give.

President Kennedy expressed their sincere thanks and indicated they look forward to the opportunity.

We are behind.

One of the reasons why it has been a satisfaction to have the President of Tunisia here, Mr. Bourguiba, is that he has done that.

The United States will continue to strive for a reliable and workable agreement.

I think that President Eisenhower could very usefully travel abroad as an individual and also, of course, as a respected citizen of this country.