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Foreign policy is an appropriate subject for discussion.

I believe that disputes, no matter how bitter, should be settled in the courts and not in the streets.

First, I think most Europeans know that the United States has never had any interest whatever in trying to dominate Europe or any other area of the world.

But your Government is made up of people, people like those you know in your own hometowns, people who are chosen by your parents and your neighbors and sent to Washington to serve your towns and your States.

As a result of this effort we have restored the full meaning of 'sound as a dollar' across the world.

It is wonderful to come here and be with you this evening, and to look into your smiling, optimistic faces.

I believe we are entering a new era of cooperation between government and business and labor and the many groups which form this Nation.

It is every American's duty to support his government, but not necessarily in the style to which it has been accustomed.

I believe in the importance of these meetings because today more than ever we share a broad common purpose.

As long as I am President I will continue these meetings with leaders of the American economic community.

If you are to do great things, you must remember also what America has been.

I believe that in this room are Americans who share with me a common dedication to American greatness.

For myself, I welcome this opportunity to add through personal conversation to the understanding already achieved by our personal correspondence.

We have greatly admired the courage with which you led your native land to a decisive victory over Communist terrorism.

Now I should like to ask all of you to join me in a toast to His Majesty, the King of Malaysia, and to the friendship between the Malaysian and American people--long may it endure.

We are very proud to welcome you back again today, this time as the leader of the new nation of Malaysia.

The American people have made their choice--for peace, for order, and for the rule of law.