The principal purpose of bail is to insure that an accused person will return for trial, if he is released after arrest.

Our Nation stands today at the threshold of a new era in our system of criminal justice.

This measure does not restrict the power of the courts to detain dangerous persons in capital cases or after conviction.

We can begin to insure that defendants are considered as individuals--and not as dollar signs.

Our relations with Saudi Arabia have long been dose and cordial.

These visits have, I am sure, given you a deep insight into our problems as well as our efforts to surmount those problems.

Once again, I extend to you on behalf of all the American people a hearty welcome to our land.

Modern technology has come to our aid.

To His Majesty, King Faisal ibn Abd al-Aziz al-Saud--a great ruler, a wise statesman, and a warm friend of our country.

We, too, are seeking ways to purify water at a price that men can afford.

Your presence here this evening is an occasion we have long anticipated.

They are predicated on improving the lot of both of our peoples and securing for them and for all peoples the blessings of peace and prosperity.

Water is a problem of overriding concern to parts of the United States just as it is to Saudi Arabia.

We have long looked forward to Your Majesty's visit.

It is a very welcome and a very vivid reminder of the bonds of friendship which exist between our two countries.

We know it is written that, 'Everything living was created from water.'

We are very pleased to be cooperating with Your Majesty's Government in this very highly important field to both of our countries.

To make this promise a reality, your country is planning a desalting installation larger than any that now exists anywhere.