The Treaty makes clear that the current borders of the Federal Republic of Germany and German Democratic Republic shall be the final and definitive borders of a united Germany.

Ties have never been stronger, our friendship never deeper.

This agreement clears the way to achievement of the goal we Americans have long shared with the German people: a united, democratic, and sovereign Germany.

Today Germans and Americans share the fruit of our friendship, and we join our German friends in looking to the future with hope and confidence to the new beginning this treaty will make possible.

The Treaty specifies that the right of a united Germany to belong to alliances with all the rights and responsibilities arising therefrom shall not be affected by any of its provisions.

Our two nations have been faithful to each other in war and in peace for more than 40 years.

This legislation amends and extends the Carl D. Perkins Vocational Education Act.

Governments by themselves cannot deliver prosperity.

The Treaty contains a number of assurances provided by the Federal Republic of Germany and the German Democratic Republic on behalf of a united Germany.

We will not tolerate this invasion; it will not stand.

The trade talks are the last train leaving the station, and countries throughout the world must jump aboard.

We are determined not to allow the brutal behavior of one aggressor to undermine the historic process of democratic change.