They have made tremendous contributions in fields as widespread as education and science, culture and the arts.

It has been marked by a very close friendship and a very close cooperation, and we are particularly proud of that association.

We also appreciate, Mr. Chancellor, your cooperation in helping to assure that no nation bear an unfair burden of the cost of our common defense.

It is my privilege, Mr. Chancellor, in the spirit of our friendship and cooperation and mutual interest, to offer a toast to you and all that you embody and that of your great country.

I believe we can do it, and speaking for the American people, I appreciate the support your Government has shown for strengthened economic cooperation in the international field.

I am always an optimist, and I happen to believe that you will succeed.

I am delighted to welcome you here in Washington, our Nation's Capital, on behalf of the American people.

I look forward to those discussions in full confidence that these talks will contribute significantly to our efforts in creating more stable political and economic conditions throughout the world.

It is a great privilege and a pleasure for me and our people to have you and your Foreign Secretary visiting us in Washington on this occasion.

Twenty-five years of your history has been a period of 25 years of close personal relationship to the United States.

I appreciate the important relationship between liberal education and professions.

Only by working together can we overcome the current difficulties facing our economies and international economy.

I call upon all Americans to pray that day, each after his or her own manner and convictions, for Deity's blessing on our land and for peace on earth, goodwill among all men.

A university should be a place of light, liberty and of learning.

America bids you and your party a most cordial welcome.

Wilderness designation of both of these new wilderness areas and those already submitted that are pending before the Congress would dramatically demonstrate our commitment to preserve America's irreplaceable heritage.

I hope to come if you will invite me, Mr. Prime Minister.

We are delighted to have you as our guests.