The welfare of 163 million Americans is bound up with our Nation's agriculture--just as every farmer is affected by all national and world affairs.

It is the largest tax cut in history--an equivalent of about $180 for every family in America.

In this I know I speak for every American citizen, regardless of partisan or any other consideration.

We must never forget that the fortunes of all of us are tightly intertwined.

Our Nation extends the hand of friendship to all in the world who will grasp it in honesty and good faith.

Our farmers, like all the rest of us, want relief from oppressive taxation.

I am informed that Ambassador Davis has already arranged for assistance from the United States Armed Forces to survey the damaged area and lend all possible help.

I would like to express the deepest sympathy of the American people to the people of Haiti at this time when reports have been received of a disastrous hurricane which has passed over the western part of your country.

I am very much concerned with the problem of injuries to Federal workers.

I send heartfelt wishes for the safety of the Haitian people and Your Excellency's own welfare.

This Administration is determined to do everything possible to reduce the rate of such accidents.

Good luck to you, and to your team.