It’s a matter of the United States acting in its own best interests, because we know, now and in the future, that our economic well-being... can only come with a stable, free, and independent Africa.

Every step we take toward more constructive engagement around the world is an investment in our own future.

His leadership qualities are now being recognized by others.

I wish that General Obasanjo and I could act on a bilateral basis to completely stabilize the dollar.

I think political oppressions and the right of people to participate in their government is one that has good prospects of even greater improvement in the future.

We must ensure that all political groups have an equal and fair opportunity to compete in free elections in Namibia.

The overwhelming single two words that describe this theme is 'human rights' in all its aspects.

We appeal to all nations to strive vigorously for the achievement of global economic justice.

I know that several major companies—Ford, Mack Truck, Bechtel, and others—are now coming into Nigeria to invest.

We discussed the oil situation in Nigeria.

It is necessary and urgent to intensify efforts to achieve a just, comprehensive and durable peace in the Middle East.

We did discuss the question of human rights.

I think that is accurate to say, too, that the recent action by the United Nations to implement an arms embargo against South Africa was preceded by our own unilateral action implementing an arms embargo long before the U.N. acted.

We have, as you know, only recently as a nation been deeply involved in trying to bring peace to southern Africa.

I'm proud and deeply moved to be the first American President to make an official visit to your country.

We must not allow great power rivalries to destroy our hopes for an Africa at peace.

I am especially pleased that the Nigerian people and Government, your leaders, are so deeply committed to democratic principles.

The American people have a longstanding but growing interest in the continent of Africa—its history, its cultural richness, its increasingly developed economic potential.