It is my judgment that the American commercial airline industry is one of the very best.

It performs, in my judgment, a very useful function, a very vital part of our transportation system.

It is a time to place the hand of healing on the heart of America--not division and not blame.

America stands ready to help the emerging countries, the emerging nations, and to provide what assistance we can.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are sacred rights, not to be given or not to be taken by shifting winds or changing moods.

Africans must know that America is a true and concerned friend, reliable both in word as well as in deed.

I am convinced if we join together, those from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, those from my State of Michigan, and the millions and millions around the United States, as well as around the world, if we join in unity in the next 100…

We should be proud of this two centuries of effort and accomplishment.

Patient diplomacy will bear great fruit, and we promise our continued efforts and our support as you seek, with others, to resolve these problems at the conference table.

We view the coming independence of Mozambique, Angola, and the island territories with great satisfaction.

The volley fired here at Concord two centuries ago, 'the shot heard round the world,' still echoes today on this anniversary.

Your leadership has made your young nation an example of respect and admiration throughout the world.

America knows and respects you, Mr. President.

We welcome your commitment to change through peaceful negotiations and understanding between the parties concerned.

Let me propose a toast to you, to the Republic of Zambia, and to the continuing excellent relations between our two countries.

Your visit to Washington is a mark of friendship that has existed between our two nations since Zambia gained her independence in 1964.

I feel sure, Mr. President, that our common problems can best be resolved by a little competition on the links.

You have given to the rest of America the guidance and the inspiration to make our Bicentennial what it ought to be.