We are eager to share our own problems and challenges and hopes and dreams and aspirations with others.

I think this is typical of him.

This is a time of challenge to the democracies of the world.

We're very proud that we share with the Federal Republic of Germany a complete commitment to democratic processes.

The strength comes from the people who have a dedication and a willingness for self-sacrifice in times of challenge.

Those of us who have had some background in science have seen the preeminent scientific discoveries originate in Germany.

I will nominate John R. Lewis, of Atlanta, Ga., to be an Associate Director (Domestic Operations) of the ACTION Agency.

I have a great admiration for him.

And I'm very proud of my own personal friendship with Helmut Schmidt.

This friendship that exists between the United States and the Federal Republic has existed from the very day the Federal Republic was formed.

The Panel will submit, within 60 days, a list of five names from which the President may select a nominee to fill the vacancy created by the death of the Honorable J. Braxton Craven, Jr.

And I just want all of you to know how much we appreciate this good relationship.

I will nominate Forrest J. Gerard, of Bowie, Md, to be Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs.

I will nominate Jean M. Wilkowski for the rank of Ambassador while serving as coordinator of United States preparations for the United Nations Conference on Science and Technology for Development.

Let us all once again rededicate our lives to the fulfillment of Martin Luther King's dream, which was truly the American dream.

This medal will be displayed with Martin's Nobel Peace Prize in the completed Martin Luther King, Jr., Center for Social Change.

When I was a child in Georgia, there was another threat as well which was even more all-encompassing and which afflicted us as did a physical disease, and that was racial discrimination.

The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian award that's given in our country.