We want Mexico to grow and prosper.

A healthy and expanding Mexican economy is in the interest of the United States.

So, I propose a toast to you and to relations between the United States and Mexico.

Totalitarian societies—such as those in the Soviet Union, Cuba, and now Nicaragua—have demonstrated for all to see that tyranny doesn't work.

I hope that one day all of this will be seen as the initial steps leading toward an historic freeing of commerce and trade throughout the continent.

I truly believe history will honor you for the wise and politically courageous way you're guiding Mexico on the difficult but ultimately rewarding path to economic recovery and national development.

American and Mexican policemen and law enforcement officials have lost their lives in this fight.

this is the year we have to show results.

Our peoples will live better lives for what we've done together.

Our first responsibility to our citizens is to assure them an environment where they can raise their families in peace and freedom and prosperity.

The truth is we're in the 63d month of this nonstop expansion.

Believe me, I welcome this approach by the opposition.