Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The country is fortunate to have your services in this critically important work of this period when the first purpose of America in the eye...

So, it is a great pleasure to be here and be present when you are sworn in and when you assume your new responsibilities.

I want each of you to know that this is a very proud and satisfying moment for your President as well.

As President Kennedy said when he visited your capital last year, the unique inter-American system of international cooperation is now demon...