A just society is one where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.
I have asked the head of each Federal agency having extensive contact with State and local leaders to designate a senior official for liaiso...
Yours is an ancient country, a nation of intense commitment to independence, to freedom, and to world leadership.
I have learned more and more as a President the somewhat unique nature of France, to honor the friendship that ties them with us as an ally.
Prime Minister Kishi was courageous enough to support a friendship with our own country at a time when it was not popular for him to do so.
Of all the nations in the world, our greatest debt is to France.
I think it's also good to point out that Thomas Jefferson, as an Ambassador to France, absorbed the best elements of the French commitment t...
He's been instrumental in some of the finest international efforts that related to the well-being of humans throughout the world.
It's a great honor for us to have him here in the United States.
The economic efforts that have been initiated in France under your leadership are watched with great attention by us.
We seek France's advice and counsel as we deal with the problems of the world.
I read with great interest a recent speech made by President Giscard on the subject of human rights.
I think it's accurate to say that of all the nations in the world, our own country owes its greatest debt to France.
We've never raised arms against France.
And I believe that it's accurate to say that both nations are benefited by a relationship that is intimate, close, permanent, and valuable.
Of all the developed nations in the world, France devotes a larger portion of their gross national product to foreign aid than any other.
I'd like to express on behalf of the American people my thanks for these men who have come to visit us.
On behalf of the more than 200 million people of our country, I would like to extend to you a hearty welcome.
