I feel much better about what NATO is, what it can be.

President Carter praised the positive role that Portugal has played in its relations with several African states.

Disputes which exist in the area must be settled through peaceful procedures.

We are determined to make a major effort to prevent any action which would disturb peace in the area.

The Alliance is obviously one of unity.

I am pleased to sign into law a bill which, in a unique way, will keep alive the courageous vision of Hubert Humphrey.

This Alliance has guaranteed our own security here in the United States.

I would like to propose a toast on behalf of the people of the United States of America.

The task is not easy—the way to liberty has never been—but our nations preeminently comprise the region of the world where freedom finds its most hospitable environment.

This bill has a different purpose.

I welcome the efforts of individual NATO Allies to work for peace in Africa and to support nations and people in need.

I ask the American people to display our flag at their homes and other suitable places for the same period.

We will continue to consult and to work closely with our allies to ensure that arms control efforts serve our common needs.

I do hereby call upon the American people to observe June 14, 1978 as Flag Day and the week beginning June 11, 1978 as National Flag Week.

We want a strong defense.

Ours is a defensive alliance.

We are proud of our relationship.

The mutual pledges of trust we exchanged here in 1949 still hold firm and true.