Jimmy Carter

I have asked the head of each Federal agency having extensive contact with State and local leaders to designate a senior official for liaison with them in the development of policy.

And I believe that it's accurate to say that both nations are benefited by a relationship that is intimate, close, permanent, and valuable.

This is an opportunity for us to share our defense plans, to share military secrets with them.

Of all the developed nations in the world, France devotes a larger portion of their gross national product to foreign aid than any other.

On behalf of the more than 200 million people of our country, I would like to extend to you a hearty welcome.

He's been instrumental in some of the finest international efforts that related to the well-being of humans throughout the world.

Yours is an ancient country, a nation of intense commitment to independence, to freedom, and to world leadership.

France has never been dominated by anyone else as long as they had control of their government.

Of all the nations in the world, our greatest debt is to France.

I have also asked the agency heads to ensure that these officials respond to matters referred to them within two weeks.

It's a great honor for us to have him here in the United States.

I read with great interest a recent speech made by President Giscard on the subject of human rights.

The economic efforts that have been initiated in France under your leadership are watched with great attention by us.

I think it's accurate to say that of all the nations in the world, our own country owes its greatest debt to France.

I think it's also good to point out that Thomas Jefferson, as an Ambassador to France, absorbed the best elements of the French commitment to freedom.

Prime Minister Kishi was courageous enough to support a friendship with our own country at a time when it was not popular for him to do so.

I'd like to express on behalf of the American people my thanks for these men who have come to visit us.

We seek France's advice and counsel as we deal with the problems of the world.

A just society is one where every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

The Presidential Domestic Policy Review System is hereby established to coordinate the work of the Departments and Agencies in developing the Administration's position on selected key domestic policy issues.

The lead Agency will take responsibility, in coordination with the Domestic Policy Staff and with the full assistance and cooperation of participating Agencies, for development of a Response Memorandum.

Circulation of draft Memoranda must be closely supervised by all parties to maintain confidentiality and avoid premature disclosure.

The System's principal objectives are to ensure greater Department and Agency participation in the domestic policy decision process.

Domestic issues which otherwise would be covered by the Domestic Policy Review System may have to be handled differently because of excessive time pressures or unusual policy sensitivity.

I would like each of you to submit a brief list of domestic issues to Stu Eizenstat, for possible inclusion in the Domestic Policy Review System.