The success of our farmers in marketing their production abroad has enabled this nation to sharply reduce its balance of trade deficit and to pay for its energy imports.

Now it's in your hands.

Today I am announcing my intention to appoint three individuals to positions of significant responsibility.

I don't know why anyone should think such a thing.

There are few people on this planet whose hearts burn more with a flame of freedom than do the Irish.

I want to congratulate you, Mr. Prime Minister, on your recent election and pledge to you an amicable and trusting relationship between us.

It’s grand to have you here in this house, which I might add was designed by another of Erin's sons.

We cannot think of this program as a one-time injection of U.S. interest and effort.

This is our contribution.

If we don't act now, the dangers will grow.

The crisis in the Caribbean Basin is not a partisan issue.

Our development program takes this into account; it will encourage progress in the beneficiary countries.