I am pleased that these distinguished guests from our neighboring nations have been able to travel down here to visit with us and to take advantage of our invitation to see the Hemis-Fair and to spend an old-fashioned Fourth of July with us in Texas.

I know something of the graciousness that the people of this city always show to all of those who come here to visit with them.

Thirty-four years ago, I came here as the sun was setting late one evening and I was married to a lovely lady in this city in St. Mark's Church, in downtown San Antonio.

Their presence symbolizes a confluence of civilizations--the gathering together of talents and dreams from many nations.

Americans do not bow. They salute, but they do not bow.

Your country thanks you.

Keeping the Government's fiscal house in order is an absolutely essential first step to meet the problems that endanger our prosperity.

I have had my troubles with the press.

The mood at the White House this evening is one of cautious optimism.

With personal regards.

They--and you--are a credit to your generation.