Robert M. Ivie will succeed J. Stanford Smith.

I'm honored to be here for the recommissioning of this mighty force for peace and freedom.

James Babcock Meriwether will succeed Kenneth F. C. Char.

The Soviet occupation of Afghanistan is not a success.

The United States does not intend to forget these brave people and their struggle.

Afghanistan is important to the world, because the Afghan people are resisting Soviet imperialism.

The American people do not want to see the suffering and deprivation of the Afghan people continue.

We must recognize that the human costs of this struggle are immense.

Christmas in the Indian Ocean is no fun, but it's for a very good cause.

In spite of everything, we Americans are still uniquely blessed.

I hope we always have room for one more person...

Merry Christmas from the White House.

It reminds us all of what America has always been—a place a man or woman can come to for freedom.

You may be thousands of miles away, but to us here at home, you've never been closer.

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Alan Greenspan to be a member of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board.

I remain optimistic that direct negotiations for a just resolution of the Palestinian problem in the context of a real and enduring peace is within our reach.

Your visit has served as a reminder that the bonds of friendship that link Jordan and the United States are as strong as ever.

I am pleased to announce my intention to appoint Frank D. Yturria.