Part of the debate – in the House of Commons am ar 22 Mehefin 1939.
When Their Majesties crossed the frontier of the United States, that magnificent welcome they received from the President and the American people outdistanced all precedents, and must have delighted Their Majesties' hearts. I am certain that it afforded profound gratification to Their Majesties' subjects throughout the Empire, and I can speak for the people of this country when I say that we have all been profoundly moved by the warmth of this greeting, which we acclaim both as a personal tribute to the King and Queen, and also as a striking proof of the sympathy and friendship which animate the feelings of the peoples of the United States and the United Kingdom. You have told us, Sir, that there will be an adjournment this afternoon, when hon. Members will have an opportunity—of which I know they will desire to take full advantage—of expressing their own personal feelings of loyalty to Their Majesties when they pass this House. I hope we shall not forget to express our appreciation of the exertions of all those who, throughout this long journey, covering so many thousands of miles on sea and on land, have given ceaseless care to the wellbeing and safety of Their Majesties.