Of all the developed nations in the world, France devotes a larger portion of their gross national product to foreign aid than any other.

I invite comments and suggestions for improving this process; these should be sent to my Assistant for Intergovernmental Relations.

I have asked the head of each Federal agency having extensive contact with State and local leaders to designate a senior official for liaison with them in the development of policy.

This is an opportunity for us to share our defense plans, to share military secrets with them.

On behalf of the more than 200 million people of our country, I would like to extend to you a hearty welcome.

He's been instrumental in some of the finest international efforts that related to the well-being of humans throughout the world.

France has never been dominated by anyone else as long as they had control of their government.

I have also asked the agency heads to ensure that these officials respond to matters referred to them within two weeks.

I read with great interest a recent speech made by President Giscard on the subject of human rights.

I think it's accurate to say that of all the nations in the world, our own country owes its greatest debt to France.

Yours is an ancient country, a nation of intense commitment to independence, to freedom, and to world leadership.

Of all the nations in the world, our greatest debt is to France.

It's a great honor for us to have him here in the United States.

Prime Minister Kishi was courageous enough to support a friendship with our own country at a time when it was not popular for him to do so.

I'd like to express on behalf of the American people my thanks for these men who have come to visit us.

I have learned more and more as a President the somewhat unique nature of France, to honor the friendship that ties them with us as an ally.

I think it's also good to point out that Thomas Jefferson, as an Ambassador to France, absorbed the best elements of the French commitment to freedom.

We seek France's advice and counsel as we deal with the problems of the world.