My grandfather was Mayor of the city of Boston.

I think the people of this city have proved not only their character and their courage, but also their commitment to freedom and opportunity to live together with their fellow Germans in a free and peaceful society.

Coming as I do from the oldest major city in the United States, I am proud to come to this city.

I am also indebted to you for the generous gift, which is a letter from Major Donelson who, of course, was related to one of our great Presidents, intimately served with him, Andrew Jackson.

The last 2 days have been among the most heartwarming days that I have spent since I have been in public service, and particularly the warm welcome we received coming into your city.

What I hope remains between the United States and Germany is not only a strong feeling of sympathy and friendship, but also a recognition in this great struggle in which we now exist, this great struggle to which we have devoted our lives…

We thank you especially for undertaking the burdensome tasks that sometimes go with peacetime military service.

I first of all want to express my strong appreciation to our allies in NATO who participated in the honor guard this morning.

Even though I have been here for almost 3 days, I am yet unable to make the distinction or see the difference.

It is my hope that this country and my own will work in partnership and harmony in the years ahead.

Your ability to sustain yourselves insures the peace.