I would say that the normalization of relations which--of course, peaceful relations--which is in the common interest of us all, between China and the West--I would hope that they would be brought about.

I consider the power of the United States, plus those countries that are associated with it in the common defense, to give every form of encouragement to any Western leader who discusses matters which concern us with those who occupy…

I cannot believe that Mr. Cadett or Mr. Johnson have been in Paris less time than I have.

I am the man who accompanied Jacqueline Kennedy to Paris, and I have enjoyed it.

The United States, I believe, can be proud of these programs, and of the great results that they helped to produce.

But these concepts alone are not adequate for our European policies in the 1960's.

We are here with you, and as long as you are determined that our association with you is useful in the common cause, we shall remain, and we shall meet our commitments to the full, and we shall maintain our strength.

I think the question suggests a basic problem which is not easy to solve.

I think that neither General de Gaulle nor I would feel it appropriate to have our rights, statutory rights, in West Berlin changed by force or the threat of force.

I think that the prospects are not easy of securing an independent and neutral Laos as we understand it, but we intend to continue to discuss this matter, and we will stay at the conference for as long as we feel that there is some hope of…

I can assure you that the United States of America intends to bear its full part.

It is, of course, our hope that the talks now proceeding at Evian will be successful.

Consultation does not always, regardless of how long it may go on, does not always provide unanimity at the end of the consultation.

I am hopeful that all members of the NATO Alliance will fulfill the goals to which they are committed.

I salute all of you who are participating in this great common event, and I hope in the years that are now ahead that this communal alliance will have even greater strength and force than it has had in past years.

So, ladies and gentlemen, we are indebted to you.

I do not believe the West is in decline.

I come to this ancient city which was a community when omnia Gallia est divisa in tres partes.

We are closely associated and are allies, because it helps protect the interest of our country and because it protects the interests of freedom around the world.

I want to express my special appreciation to those of you who are of French extraction.

I want to express my pleasure at being here this morning.

I salute this city and I salute your country, and I salute your distinguished President.

We believe it vital to the security of the United States and we intend to honor our commitments.

And I express in behalf of the American people our thanks to you all.

I am delighted to be here today.