 It's a pleasure to welcome all of you to Washington to see my friends, Senator Bill Graham and Congressman Tiki De La Garza again. This is only Phil's first term as a United States senator, but he's proven that influence not only flows from seniority, but also from knowledge and commitment. And he's had a tremendous impact on our nation's capital. So along with Tiki De La Garza, who's been a responsible voice of the Democratic Party, you've been in good hands. I hope you've enjoyed your stay, and that we'll serve to strengthen the ties between our countries. It's a pleasure to welcome all of you to Washington to see my friends, Senator Phil Graham and Representative Tiki De La Garza. This is the first term as a senator in the United States, but he's proven that influence not only flows from seniority, but also from knowledge and commitment. His impact on the capital of the nation has been enormous. So along with Tiki De La Garza, who's been a responsible voice of the Democratic Party, you've been in good hands. I hope you've enjoyed your stay, and that we'll continue to strengthen the ties that exist between our countries. This visit of the Mexican-American Parliament reunion comes at an opportune time. And I hope you'll bring back to your fellow elected officials in Mexico, especially to my friend President General Madrid, my greetings and best wishes, and those of all Americans. Over these past three years, I've worked closely with President General Madrid. We've met and have had in-depth working sessions on four occasions. And the last one was in Mexicale. And our dealings have always been carried out with the utmost respect and affection. This meeting of the Inter-Paramican Union, Mexico-U.S., is being held at an opportune time. I hope you'll bring back to your fellow elected officials in Mexico, especially to my friend, President General Madrid, my greetings and best wishes, and those of all Americans. And I know that same closeness is felt between Nancy and Mrs. General Madrid. They've worked together to mobilize our people's against the evil of illegal drugs. This play knows no international borders and is the source of no one nationality. Good and decent people on both sides of our border are fighting this disease. And no one approach will win this victory. It must be attacked on many fronts, and we must continue to act together. The goodwill and cooperation between our governments is a major boom to our peoples, and it's highly valued on both sides of the border. We're the restriction, which is to be expected between friends. We must both try to find the true source of conflict and work for a solution. Nothing of value in this world is free or comes easy, even good relations between neighbors. I am personally confident about the nature of our future relations. This is the best decision I have ever made, and it is the best decision I have ever made. The goodwill and cooperation between our governments are the best decisions and the best opportunities that can be made on our borders, and they are the best decisions that can be made on our borders. This is the 26th meeting of the Mexican United States Inter-Parliamentary Union. Just one example of why optimism is justified. Open and direct communication among individuals in our governments is an important dimension of our relationship, which we should not hesitate to draw upon when necessary. Personal contact promises to deal with each other as human beings, not simply as government representatives. This type of understanding can cure a strength to overcome temporary problems and to maintain the positive momentum of our country's relations. I have great confidence about the indones of our relations in the future. This is the sixth meeting of the Mexican United States Inter-Parliamentary Union. A great example of why optimism is justified. Open and direct communication among individuals in our governments is an important dimension of our relationship, which we should not hesitate to draw upon when necessary. Personal contact allows us to communicate as human beings, not just as government representatives. This understanding gives us strength to overcome temporary problems and to maintain the positive momentum of our relations. Cooperation between Mexico and the United States is a tremendous resource for which our two nations have yet to draw upon fully. Yes, we have helped one another in coming to grips with pressing domestic problems. Mexico was a reliable supplier of oil during the period in the last decade when the United States was in need. More recently, we've been doing what we can to help with some of the heavy economic challenges that Mexico can face. Neighbor helping neighbors across our border is now a well-established tradition. But so much more is possible. The collaboration between Mexico and the United States is a huge resource that has not yet been fully taken by our two nations. Yes, we have helped one another in coming to grips with pressing domestic problems. In the last decade when the United States was in need, Mexico was a reliable supplier of oil. More recently, we have done what we can to help Mexico face some of its strong economic challenges. This is now a well-established tradition that helps neighbors across our border. However, it is possible to achieve much more. Our governments can be a powerful force for good in the Americas. I have long said that everyone in this hemisphere from the north's local disaster to the tip of Tierra del Fuego is an American because of occupying these two continents. And that democracy is the birthright of all of us, of all who are in the Americas. Our governments can be a powerful strength for good in this hemisphere, and for a long time we will keep all of this continent from the north's disaster from the tip of Tierra del Fuego as well. And that democracy is the birthright of all the Americans. Together, theかな inner Lith lone and Madero giants in the cause of human liberty. Our government should be champions of democracy, both at home and in our dealings with other countries. That's why the United States is aiding those fledgling democracies under attack from totalitarian forces of the left or right. By helping others who struggle for democracy, we live up to our own ideals. We should expect nothing less of ourselves and of each other. In this noble endeavor, the policies of Mexico and the United States need not be identical, but should not, on the other hand, work at cross-purposes. Together, according to the tradition of Dalgo, Juarez, and Madero and the three figures in the defense of freedom, our government should be champions of democracy, both in our countries and in our relations with other countries. That's why the United States is aiding those fledgling democracies under attack from totalitarian forces of the left or right. By helping others who struggle for democracy, we live up to our own ideals. We should expect nothing less of ourselves or of each other. In this noble endeavor, the policies of Mexico and the United States need not be identical, but should not, on the other hand, take equal positions. If you carry a message back home, I hope it is that the political leadership of the United States is on your side. We want you to overcome your serious economic challenges and to strengthen your democracy. We have confidence in you and the future of our friendship and our anxious to expand upon the width and depth of our cooperation. Let us have the vision to forge a bond that will permit us to lead this hemisphere to a freer and more prosperous tomorrow. If you carry a message back home, I hope it is that the political leadership of the United States is on your side. We want you to overcome your serious economic difficulties and to strengthen your democracy. We have confidence in you and the future of our friendship. And we are anxious to expand and strengthen our collaboration. I vote because we have the vision to forge a bond that will allow us to lead this hemisphere to a freer and more prosperous tomorrow. Mr. President, I thank you for being here. Mr. President, I appreciate very much that you have received us. It shows to us that the President of the United States and the people of the United States wish to establish and strengthen links of friendship among us. We appreciate all that it is worth, the presence of the distinguished Vice President Bush, all the Secretaries of State and the Attorney General. It is true that it is the 26th time that we are meeting with the Inter-Parliamentarians of the two countries. On this occasion, we have Senator Graham and Representative de la Garza as heads of your delegation. It is not the first time these two persons have met with us. They have come before and they have shown that they can establish great links of strong friendship. It is certain also that those meetings are the adequate forum to discuss the problems that interest both countries. It is not necessary that we should agree at those meetings on everything that is thought by each side, but what is important is that we should be able to speak about the problems that interest us. We collect the message that you gave to the President of Mexico, we estimate the words of affection and the relationship that we meet in the things of the two countries. And we believe that acts like this can allow, within the principles of autonomy, of non-intervention, of peaceful solution between the two countries, to build those arms of permanent friendship that fortifies the development of our countries. We trust that the people and the government of the United States, the people and the government of Mexico, stress those links between the issues of the future of the industry for the two great nations. We shall transmit the message you have sent to the President of our country. And we also appreciate the affection that you have mentioned that exists between the wives of our two presidents. We believe that acts like this show that within the autonomy of each nation and the non-intervention and the peaceful solution of conflicts, we are building these permanent links. And we hope that the people and the government of the United States will have an ever-tighter link with the people and the government of Mexico. This is proof of something I have always believed, that you only in trouble when you're talking about each other, not when you're talking to each other. And now, if you would permit me, I'm going to go up here to stand, and then, if you will, you can come around so that we can individually, and I can meet each one of you and have our great mistakes. so that we can individually, and I can meet each one of you and have our great mistakes. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. You're helping for it. President, this is one of the same grammar the head of the health delegation where the Mexican you can give Mr. President a very happy way to open this. Thank you very much. You need a favor, let me know. I owe you one. No, thank you. I'll give you that.