I report herewith 13 new deferrals of fiscal year 1983 funds totaling $1,569,870,000.

I will present those facts and urge our citizens everywhere to join in trying to restore America's margin of safety.

Today's vote by the House of Representatives was a grave mistake.

Your visit to the United States this week both symbolizes and strengthens the close ties which exist between our two countries.

Why should they negotiate seriously when we give up weapon systems voluntarily, asking nothing of them in return?

Our relationship is deep and long-standing.

The deferrals are for programs in International Security Assistance and the Departments of Defense-Military, Energy, Housing and Urban Development, Interior, and Treasury.

The United States-Pakistani friendship, which stretches back over 30 years, has been tested by time and change.

Differences may come between our nations, but they've proven to be transitory while the ties which bind us together grow stronger year by year.

It would be tragically ironic if this of all days—December 7th—once again marked a time when America was unprepared to keep the peace.

I urge you to support the MX program—as approved by the Appropriations Committee—when the House considers my fiscal year 1983 defense budget request this week.

You may be sure that you have my best wishes for every future success.