Richard Nixon

For the first time in history, the nations of the world sat down together to seek better understanding of each other's environmental problems and to explore opportunities for positive action, individually and collectively.

The Conference endorsed our proposal for an international convention to regulate ocean dumping.

The Conference overwhelmingly approved the U.S. proposal for a moratorium on commercial killing of whales.

The Conference endorsed the U.S. proposal for the establishment of a World Heritage Trust to help preserve wilderness areas and other scenic natural landmarks.

As a demonstration of this intent and of the goodwill of the United States in this connection, he was prepared to:(a) undertake certain actions immediately to improve the quality of water going to Mexico;

It was his sincere desire to find a definitive, equitable and just solution to this problem at the earliest possible time because of the importance both nations attach to this matter.

I wish to emphasize, as my predecessors have done, my firm opposition to any 'coming into agreement' provisions and also to indicate that I cannot act under such a provision.

The requirement that agencies budget for their own space and pay user charges approximating commercial rental rates should provide an incentive for more efficient space utilization and will move agency budgets one step nearer to the goal…

I HAVE signed S. 1736, the Public Buildings Amendments of 1972, the major features of which were proposed by the Administration.

At the same time problems were discussed frankly and openly as between true friends in an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust.

To insure that they are met, I intend to maintain and reinforce the independent system of Veterans Administration health care facilities when and as required.

Meeting their medical needs is one of our highest national priorities.

And since you are the first head of government or head of state to visit Washington since my visit to Moscow, I shall look forward to the opportunity to talk with you about international problems of mutual interest.

I have noted a great deal of speculation about who won and who lost in these negotiations.

I noted in the press that it was suggested that I was calling down the members of these committees for the purpose of giving you a pep talk on these two agreements.

I believe in the decision, but your questions should be directed to Dr. Kissinger and others in the Administration for the purpose of finding any weaknesses that you think in the negotiations or in the final agreements that we have made.

We shall discuss these problems with great frankness and great candor.

And we welcome you also as a world leader of the first rank.

The Ambassador from Mexico is always welcome in this house.

Peace is respect of the strong for the weak.

This is on the record.

Peace is respect of the rich for the poor.

During the course of our discussions we will have the opportunity to talk about bilateral issues between our two countries.

We believe that Mexican-American friendship is an indispensable cornerstone to our foreign policy and we believe that our talks will contribute to that friendship and to the cause of peace and progress for all people in the world.

Esta usted en su casa.