In later years I had the honor of serving in the United States Senate with another great New Yorker--our beloved late Herbert H. Lehman.
Fiorello LaGuardia was a staunch fighter for freedom and for progress.
That work has already begun.
There is one man who is not here with us today who would especially be proud of this moment--John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
Now it is our turn and our privilege to greet you, Mr. President.
In his fearless pursuit of a world free from war he has served all humanity.
This will always be your home.
Mr. President, I am very happy and proud to welcome you to the United States.
Perhaps more than any other world leader he has given expression to man's yearning for peace.
So, as a small expression of our appreciation and as a token of our profound respect for your life and your labors, I should like to ask tho...
So, this morning, it gives me great pride and pleasure on behalf of all of the American people to welcome you home.