I listened about 90 percent of the time and talked about 10 percent of the time.

I urge you to continue to give top priority to your efforts to resolve the problem of Cyprus.

This Treaty represents the fulfillment of a commitment undertaken by both nations in the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977.

I transmit herewith the Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of Panama on the Execution of Penal Sentences.

We met in an atmosphere of privacy, and we discussed in the bluntest possible terms what is our Nation, what are our problems, what can be done to resolve them.

I am pleased to transmit to you the energy tax initiatives of my Oil Import Reduction Program.

Mayor Landrieu enjoys a national reputation as a progressive mayor and strong administrator, as well as a respected and effective spokesman for local government.

These tax credits will encourage the development and use of new energy technologies and add significantly to our independence from foreign sources of petroleum.

I propose production incentive tax credits for the production of shale oil and natural gas from unconventional sources.

I am particularly pleased that this first agreement is with Australia, a strong supporter of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and of international non-proliferation efforts generally.

The proposed agreement with Australia is the first such agreement submitted to the Congress since enactment of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978.

He enjoys my full confidence and support, and I am confident that he will build upon the outstanding record of Secretary Harris.