Lyndon Johnson actually said...

I revere the Greek spirit, that for thousands of years has inspired the world, and that has taught men to cherish freedom above all else in ...

Turkey has been a sturdy ally in NATO and CENTO.

Then as now, the American people admire the vitality and the passion for freedom of the Turkish people.

It gives me a great deal of genuine satisfaction and pleasure to welcome you here to this symbolic first house of this land that you have do...