Earlier this afternoon he reported to me privately in some detail about the events in his area of the world and his evaluation of the situation there.

Mr. Prime Minister, let me assure you that we Americans do understand your language.

Mister President, our distinguished Secretary of State, the majority leader of the United States Senate, the minority leader of the United States Senate, leaders of our House of Representatives, join me on this occasion in thanking you for this very cordial welcome and in saying to you: Muchas gracias, Senor Presidente; muchas gracias a todo Mexico!

During their discussions, President Johnson and Prime Minister Gandhi reviewed recent developments in south and southeast Asia in the context of the universal desire of men and women everywhere to achieve peace.

But let them not suppose that our desire for peace springs either from weakness or from hesitation.

The Vice President has visited eight or nine countries in areas of the world that are very important.

We do not seek to impose our will on anyone.

President Park and President Johnson reaffirmed the strong bonds of friendship traditionally existing between the Republic of Korea and the United States.

We are going to keep our guard up, but our hand out.

We would rather talk than fight.

I would counsel my fellow Americans today in this friendly, happy crowd, in this beautiful city of Belleville, where Americans love their country and they are out here to demonstrate it--I would say to you that we cannot and we must not use this strength to try to compel, to try to frighten others into following our every command.

I also direct that for the same length of time the representatives of the United States in foreign countries shall make similar arrangements for the display of the flag at half-staff over their embassies, legations, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and stations.

We are trying to keep abreast and be very prompt in our actions on this hemisphere.

We have peace in the world and we must keep it.

I hope you will accept my apology.

The only thing that counts is peace in the world--peace, peace, peace, and you better work at it.

Kentucky is not going to be afraid of the difficult, patient task of bringing peace to the world. And neither am I.

The United States enjoys friendly relations with nearly all nations represented at your conference.