 We welcome President Habre, the Washington as the leader of the nation, that has recently beaten back the violent aggression of an outlaw state. In winning its stunning victories, Chad has acted to preserve its freedom and handed a forceful message to aggressors. That message is, African nations will defend their sovereignty and foreign aggression will be defeated. States has proudly joined France, Zaire, Egypt, and other friends in the effort to provide President Habre's government the means to fight and win. Although the struggle is not over, we believe the victories on the Chadian desert bode well for peace and stability in Africa. Chad's triumph underscores the valor of the Chadian people and makes clear that they and other African peoples will remain free and independent. Chad's accomplishment is admired by the free world and will benefit all of Africa. By shoring up regional stability, Chad has helped its neighbors, who now can focus more of their energy and resources on country building in an effort to move its fundamental economic situation. Today, President Habre emphasized that his government has assured him that we will continue to do our best to work with France and other steadfast partners in the international effort to help reach President Habre's laudatory goals. President Habre and I discussed a number of issues of international and, finally, the friendship between Chad and the United States reflects our shared commitment to freedom and international cooperation. President Habre and I are both of our peoples. It was an honor and a great pleasure to have had him here as our guest. I would also like to thank you very sincerely for the invitation that you have given to us as a man, the object since we went crazy, the soil of your great country, the United States of America, pioneer of the struggle for independence and champion of the defense of freedom. Freedom and independence are the freedom of all men, the independence of nations. The champion of the defense of freedom, in this connection, Mr. President, may I say at the risk of hurting your modesty that your vigorous action at the head of the United States has enabled you to give new lost truth to these essential values, the independence of all people, liberty of all nations. Our visit and also the perfect illustration of the excellent... ...that are so active and so interactive between our two countries. Mr. President, the constant and varied assistance and support of the United States has been very valuable to us in our legitimate struggle for the defense of our dignity, of our independence and of the integrity of our... To the American people, all throughout, for this action of solidarity with the Canadian people, injustice, aggression and humility. And this is indeed the place, Mr. President, to express our deep gratitude to yourself, Mr. President, to the American people for your solidarity with the people of Chad who are so unjustly, aggressed and humiliated. Indeed, thanks to your firm commitment, and to him and other friends on the side of justice and good law, the Chadian people have today liberated the largest part of this land. But as you have just mentioned, the Chad who is still under the threat of weapons must continue his fight to definitely end the empires on his freedom and live the air of peace. The stories that had been taken away, as you yourself have stressed so aptly, Mr. President, Chad remains under threat and must pursue his fight in order to put an end once and for all to encroachments upon... I know therefore with great gratification after my discussion with President Reagan, the tackle in the lasting manner the battle for the economic and social development of our nation to foster the welfare of our people. The Chad like the United States, dear to the highest point, the peace, the freedom, the justice and the protection of human rights, this solidarity of all those who are victims of oppression and racism, free of a free fight. And we firmly believe in coexistence among nations and peoples. Because Chad has suffered and continues to suffer in body and soul from the lack of peace and the violation of these rights, we feel great solidarity with all those who are victims of oppression and racism, wage their own liberating struggle. And your country play in this entire process so that mankind will be immune from the major threat against it. That is why we are greatly confident to know that relations between United States and Chad are of the most excellent character and that we have decided to work together to contribute to the development of a more just and more solid world. That is why we are greatly confident to know that relations between United States and Chad are of the most excellent character and that we are determined to work together to give them new impetus in strengthening our cooperation so that we may help bring about a world with greater justice and solidarity. Thank you.