I believe that the overwhelming House majority reflects its awareness of the progress that the city has made.

To speak out for human rights and fundamental freedoms everywhere and to work to eliminate repression.

The rights of American workers will be protected.

We have found the Panamanian negotiators and their Chief of State to be tough, prudent, fair, tenacious, friendly, and gracious.

I've instructed all the officials, both military and civilian, in this Canal Zone to contact me directly to alleviate any concerns.

As we move toward a time of increased friendship, equality, and partnership, many people in the United States have taken the time and effort to learn more about Panama.

I look forward to this coming time, and I believe that we can avoid any challenge to this commitment which we have made together.

To work to bring the American Convention on Human Rights into effect in this year, the 30th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

I come here with a sense of history, a sense of appreciation for what you have accomplished and are accomplishing for our country.

We pledge to work actively and in cooperation with each other and with other states.

General Torrijos has a great slogan. He wants to do away with the class struggle and have a classroom struggle instead.

Let us resolve anew to settle the remaining territorial disputes in our hemisphere through peaceful negotiation.

I don't come to you as a stranger, but as a friend and partner.

I believe that the agreement which has now been reached between Panama and the United States of America has established a degree of momentum that will lead to even greater cooperation and friendship in the years to come.

I have looked forward to this trip for a long time.

There will be no bloodshed, no bitterness, no instant when the path between the Earth's two great oceans will be closed.

We have shown that even great changes in international relations can be accomplished through putting these principles to work.

First of all, let me say that this has been a wonderful experience for all of us from the United States to come here and be received with such great hospitality by President Lakas and by General Torrijos.