George H.W. Bush

The way of the future is free people.

Your dreams are within your reach.

America wants it done responsibly.

We see Portugal standing as an inspiration and an example to Eastern European countries as they emerge from the darkness of political and economic authoritarianism.

Portugal's economy remains robust even as it undergoes reform.

Today relations between your country and the United States are better than ever -- based on equality, shared interests, and mutual respect.

Portugal has been an example of tremendous progress -- in overthrowing a dictatorship, consolidating democracy, granting independence to former colonies, and undertaking economic reform.

The work of ECAP exemplifies both a spirit of voluntarism and our nation's commitment to aid the people of Eastern Europe as they embark on their new journey into freedom.

I respect his commitment to democracy in Eastern Europe and elsewhere.

We welcome the lifting of martial law; it's a good sign.

I view our relationship important.

I value his counsel.

Security in today's world transcends armaments.

The two Presidents agreed that it was most unfortunate that inaccurate and confusing reports... had created such a false impression.

The United States would take no actions without prior consultations with and the cooperation of the Government of Colombia.

The United States never intended to conduct any activities within Colombian territorial waters.

I had not authorized naval maneuvers, as incorrectly described in the press.

No U.S. actions would be taken without the full cooperation and consent of the Colombian Government.

But remember, too, that we have not finished the work of making Martin Luther King's dream a reality for each child in America.

His life was a metaphor for courage.

Here, too, his lessons live.

Do right, as he would.

I am confident that Martin Luther King would support that goal.

And so, the farm bill, our international trade negotiations, and a capital gains tax cut will be high on my agenda for this great nation, because what's good for agriculture is good for America.

You, America's farmers, deserve the credit for the rebound in U.S. farming.