The black citizens of the United States have reminded those of us who happen to be white of a need and the opportunities for us here.

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.

We share with you a commitment to an Africa that is at peace, an Africa free from colonialism, an Africa free from racism.

His leadership qualities are now being recognized by others.

We discussed the oil situation in Nigeria.

We did discuss the question of human rights.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

I believe that this day is coming for Africa.

I come from a great nation to visit a great nation.