I think the commandants have made very clear what our view is of the action which has been taken.
I think that the relations between the Federal Republic and the United States are fundamental to both of our security.
Because I regard the relationship between the United States and Western Europe as vital to our security.
That is why we are not going.
I think the management, the successful management, of our monetary policies and our trade policy is essential.
But the Chancellor in his time, meeting his responsibility, made the right judgment and, therefore, he is an historic figure and one to whom...
The purpose of the talk basically, of course, is to get a test ban.
No, I have no plans to visit the African countries.
They regard it as a privilege to play their part in these great days.
So, ladies and gentlemen, I am very proud to be here.
Western Europe is no longer weakened by conflict, but is fast becoming a full partner in prosperity and security.
It is a pleasure and an honor to sign the Golden Book of this ancient city.
I bring you greetings from the citizens of America, including the citizens of Cologne, Minn.; Cologne, N.J.; and even Cologne, Tex.
It is in this spirit that I come to Cologne to see the best of the past, and the most promising of the future.
Our Alliance was founded to deter a new war; it must now find the way to a new peace.
He has worked for peace and freedom in this country, in all of Europe, and in all of the world.
For your safety is our safety, your liberty is our liberty, and any attack on your soil is an attack upon our own.
May I greet you with the old Rhenish saying, 'Koelle Alaaf.'
