It is a great day for the people of Panama and the people of the United States.

Both sides were determined to build a new relationship of mutual respect, fairness, and equity.

I believe that the agreement which has now been reached between Panama and the United States of America has established a degree of momentum that will lead to even greater cooperation and friendship in the years to come.

I have looked forward to this trip for a long time.

Justice is the foundation of a fair and equitable society.

I will nominate Thomas D. Boyatt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of Upper Volta.

Today's action by the Senate Banking Committee represents an historic juncture along New York City's path to economic recovery and financing self-sufficiency.

World peace can only be assured through effective measures to halt the arms race.

We reaffirm the inalienable right of the peoples of Zimbabwe and Namibia to sovereignty and independent development.

Peace, racial equality, stability, and economic development are essential elements of our policies toward Africa.

Today's vote reflects national support for the city and the commitment of the Banking Committee to approve a responsible and permanent solution to the city's problem.

It is not nearly so much an honor for you to come here as it is for me to have you here.

I think that it's accurate to say that the Congress had good intentions 3 years ago when the embargo was enforced in hopes that it would have beneficial results.

The most immediate and urgent foreign policy decision to be made by the current legislative session is in lifting the arms embargo against Turkey.

I will nominate Geri M. Joseph, of Minneapolis, Minn., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to The Netherlands.

I support Prime Minister Desai's concept of genuine nonalignment.

You have a great success story to tell and to demonstrate in a personal way.

I think drawing public opinion to this, not only in our country but around the world, has been relatively effective.