Rich and poor nations alike should devote more attention to raising the minimum standards of living for the poorest of our fellow human beings.

They confirmed the importance of cooperation in the field of energy and the continuing participation of Venezuelan petroleum exports in the United States market.

Brazils rise to world leadership has earned the admiration of the people everywhere in the world, but nowhere more so than in the United States.

Both Presidents expressed the hope that the American Convention on Human Rights will soon enter into force.

I believe that our conversations will result in a reaffirmation of the mutual respect and friendship that has blessed our two nations for so long a time.

They expressed their total support for the independence of Zimbabwe in accordance with norms of the United Nations.

We believe, as you do, that none of us can enjoy true liberty when others are oppressed.

The Presidents gave special importance to the entry into force of the Treaty of Tlatelolco.

Only in such a world can life be good for all its people.

We recognize our differences, but we cannot allow them to blind us to the problems and the tremendous opportunities which we share.

The individuality and the sovereignty of nations must be respected.

Democracy provides the best system to attain this goal.

Venezuela stands high among those who have defended the cause of democracy.

Only if the responsibility is shared may we attain the goals that our people want and that our times demand.

Venezuela proclaims its belief that the cause of human rights must and will prevail, and we agree.

Our guiding principles will be economic justice, human rights, fair relations among nations, and a search for a peaceful resolution of the world's conflicts and potential conflicts.

Many had outlived their usefulness or were not providing balanced advice.

His dream and the dream of George Washington, of San Martin, of all those who struggle today for human liberty, will triumph.