Proclamation 5160—World Trade Week, 1984
03/14/1984
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It's a basic human issue of how a free government should treat its citizens of all races.
Let us, the representatives of two powerful forces, decency and freedom, agree that we will face the challenges of the future together.
We only regret that we've had to wait so long to be your host.
Italy is no passive ally or fair-weather friend but instead is an indispensable partner.