I assured Chancellor Schmidt that we have absolutely no doubt that he and the Federal Republic of Germany are completely committed to carry out the agreement.

I'm grateful for your efforts toward the release of the 53 American hostages being held in Iran, victims of terrorism who are being held in continued defiance of international law and universally accepted standards of decency.

His moral and spiritual leadership has focused the attention of the world upon those suffering from hunger, from poverty and disease; upon refugees in every corner of the Earth; and upon those laboring under political repression.

America's settlers were drawn to our own shores by the promise of freedom and of a better life.

Together we are working toward a day when human beings shall not make others go homeless and hungry, when all people will have a voice in deciding their own destiny.

As Chancellor Schmidt said, the presence of any of their troops there is unacceptable.

I'm equally happy today to be welcomed by you to your ancient and holy city.

We both agree completely that the Soviets must withdraw all their troops from Afghanistan.

In this trying time, when so many fall victim to violence, to hunger, and to tyranny, we need the integrity of words and actions.

Today marks a milestone of a different sort, but of similar significance.

By making that contribution, you are witnesses to an essential element of the American spirit: concern for the world and its people.

The two sides agreed on the need for closer consultations among the industrialized democracies to formulate a comprehensive strategy based on mutual security.