Political Quotes

“May I add one point to that--just an observation. Not only has the United States got better relations with Mexico than ever, but Canada has demonstrated a keen interest always--historic--in this hemisphere. Recently joined the OAS. Been of a special help to many countries in the Caribbean area and also in Central and South America. It is very important that while we focus on the Middle East and while we have our attention riveted on the changes of Eastern Europe that we not lose sight of the importance of this hemisphere. And I know the Prime Minister feels that way. And one of the things I forgot to mention on Lori Santos' [United Press International] question is the discussion, consultation of that kind of situation. We must not neglect it. And for the United States' part, we are trying not to--with our Enterprise for the Americas Initiative, for the Brady plan, for the work we've been doing in the Caribbean--and Canada extraordinarily supportive and side by side with us. So, we've got to move forward on the Uruguay round for GATT that's in everybody's interest. But we also must not neglect trade relationships in this hemisphere. And we're not going to, and I don't think Canada will. The Prime Minister. Mr. President, I'm sorry, a final--this gentleman here has been trying.”