Our Nation is one of great strength.

He's given us good land over which we exercise stewardship.

We have not and we will not ever become a second-rate power in any respect, and you can depend on that.

We will remain a nation founded in freedom.

No group of people wants peace more than those who are ready to give their lives in time of war.

I think anyone knows that there is no incompatibility between these two commitments.

There are 2 million families in our country that depend for their livelihood on tobacco farmers.

The United States fully supports ASEAN efforts to encourage economic, social, and cultural cooperation among its members and to promote peace and stability in Southeast Asia.

This bill, the Agricultural Credit Assistance Act of 1978, meets that other need.

The United States was prepared to embark on a long-term process of cooperation with ASEAN.

This act supplements and complements the authorities contained in the Food and Agricultural Act of 1977.

This act fulfills the modern farmer's need.

Many of the issues facing our Nation today, in areas such as energy, the economy, and the environment, require special knowledge and detailed information.

I'm very proud of this legislation.

I believe the activities of the National Science Foundation reviewed in this Annual Report represent funds well spent in the public interest.

I expressed admiration for ASEAN economic progress.

Farmers don't want a handout.

The United States will respond to ASEAN's own regional priorities and programs.