The visits I am making in Europe bring me together with friends and allies for frank talk at a time of serious challenge to our common interests.

The United States has special reason to applaud Spain's emergence as a major partner in the unfinished tasks of peace.

I have been impressed by the determination of Yugoslavia's leaders as they face the challenges of the present and plan for the future.

I'm here to reiterate our firm support of Yugoslavia's independence, territorial integrity, and unity.

Relations between Spain and the United States are better than at any time in recent memory.

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan carries strategic implications for the well-being of all nations which value peace and independence.

We know that Yugoslavia can make a significant contribution to the solution of international problems and to the further development of detente between East and West.

The United States supports and will continue to support the independence, territorial integrity and the unity of Yugoslavia.

Despite the crises that beset the world today, the United States remains committed to preserving the framework of detente and to maintaining a dialog between the nations of the world.

Spain is an integral and important part of Europe and the Western World.

The United States respects such a policy.

I look forward to a continuing exchange with you on international issues.