We must remain committed to the pursuit of peace through understanding and cooperation.

I am hopeful that Congress will work with the administration to promptly resolve the tax problems of Americans employed abroad.

With the removal of these restrictions, the United States will be better able to accomplish its goals in the vital Eastern Mediterranean region.

My administration's concern for exports is matched by our obligation to ensure that government-sponsored export incentives constitute an efficient use of the taxpayers' money.

This strong performance is due in part to this administration's multifaceted agricultural export policy, which will be strengthened.

It is with great satisfaction that I note the approval today by the Senate Finance Committee of the administration's proposed legislation to provide substantial tax credits to employers willing to hire disadvantaged young workers.

Continued, unacceptably high levels of unemployment for young and disadvantaged Americans, especially black and Hispanic young people, require vigorous national action.

Agricultural exports are a vital component of the U.S. trade balance.

the resumption of full military cooperation with Turkey is in the national interest of the United States and in the interest of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

The Nation is well served by the prudent decision of Congress which makes this action possible.

Strengthening and enlarging them, both institutions, is a prime goal of United States policy.

We recognize that our currency plays an international role, and we accept the responsibilities which this involves.

I've come here today to underline that determination and to describe the next steps that we will take.

Your tremendous influence as leaders in your own nations can contribute greatly to maintaining the momentum toward peace, both in the Middle East and throughout the world.

Expanded help to developing countries contributes, we know, to the healthy world economy and to world peace.

I intend very shortly to announce a further series of important and specific and tough measures to strengthen our fight against inflation.

Three decades of existence of the Fund and the Bank have brought progress and a better life for the people of the world.

Let there be no doubt in your mind about how seriously I take these pledges that have been made on my own word of honor and on behalf of the people of the United States.