Saying he "loves" you inappropriately early in the relationship could reflect a discrepancy in courtship culture from his home country; he may not have learned how loaded "love" is in Indiana.

He could be overwhelmed by testosterone coursing through his bloodstream, blinded by your considerable charms, and be completely, inappropriately, and absolutely infatuated with you. It's not necessarily right or fair, but it happens. I feel sorry for the guy, as early indications suggest that his timing and presentation is off, again perhaps for cultural reasons or out of sheer desperation, and he will blow his chance at being with you.

None of this need be your problem; should you choose to go forward, make sure it's at a pace that you are completely comfortable with. Which culture is he from, so we can sling some irresponsible generalizations?