I will nominate Talcott W. Seelye, of Bethesda, Md., as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Syrian Arab Republic.

I believe that all people of good will can subscribe to these objectives.

My personal relationship with Chancellor Schmidt is excellent.

Today we reaffirm our commitment to these principles.

I believe that German-American relations are in fact both very good and extraordinarily close.

I think, the stability of the Western Alliance is a proof that we don't lack leadership.

The Federal Republic plays a vital role within the Western Alliance.

The United States seeks a detente that is both broadly defined and fully reciprocal.

I have confidence in the strength of the West to meet this challenge-strength in military forces, in our collective will, and in our economies, political systems, and moral values.

Our concern for human rights is global and is not restricted to any nation or region.

Federal efforts to control crime through LEAA have been uncoordinated and ineffective.

This approach would limit the President's ability to make his annual budget recommendations a positive, comprehensive, and balanced statement of the Administration's policies and budget priorities.

The Act which I am proposing today meets that goal: it effectively addresses LEAA's weaknesses and furthers our efforts.

Enactment of this bill will be a major step forward in our nation's efforts to control crime and improve the administration of justice.

The participation of neighborhood and community groups in the development and approval of State and local applications will be assured.

I am strongly committed to the wise management and conservation of fish and wildlife on public lands;

Every person has the right to live a life free from fear and oppression.

An act to amend the Fishery Conservation Zone Transition Act.