Each of the great conflicts of this century has begun when nations wrongly thought others would shrink before their might.

Welcome to the United States, Mr. Prime Minister.

Our country is moving forward.

I believe that future generations will have cause for gratitude that two great democracies--Canada and the United States--shared the most generous continent which God has ever granted to man.

This continent is a richer and freer place for that respect.

A full-scale nuclear exchange between the East and the West would kill almost 300 million people around the world.

I think I will be guided by an old Chinese proverb: 'When you enter a country, inquire as to what is forbidden; when you cross a boundary, ask about the customs.'

Well, I have made careful inquiries and I will eat the salmon and praise the B.C. Lions.

The force from which the sun draws its power has been loosed.

This trip to Vancouver is the first that I have taken outside of my own country since I became President last November.

A single nuclear weapon can kill more than 526,000.

I proclaim this treaty.

We have worked consistently to bring nuclear weapons under careful control, and to lessen the danger of nuclear conflict.

Your Prime Minister has said that 'the great purpose of international statesmanship today must be to... make possible a better life for all.'

Here is that spirit of adventure and excitement-of building a nation--which is part of the West which is my home also.

We have achieved this partnership because we respect our differences.

But we will always pursue that goal.

Mr. Prime Minister, Mr. Premier, I want to thank you for your generous welcome.