THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLETIN Volume LXXI No. 1836 September 2, 1974 PRESIDENT FORD PLEDGES CONTINUITY IN FOREIGN POLICY Excerpt From an Address Before a Joint Session of Congress 333 DEPARTMENT REVIEWS U.S. RELATIONS WITH THE COUNTRIES OF THE ARABIAN PENINSULA-PERSIAN GULF REGION Statement by Assistant Secretary Atherton 335 DEVELOPMENTS IN U.S. RELATIONS WITH BRAZIL, 1824-PRESENT A Tabular Summary 3U5 THE OFFICIAL WEEKLY RECORD OF UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY For index see inside back cover THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE BULLET I In Vol. LXXI, No. 1836 September 2, 1974 lief The Department of State BVLLETll a weekly publication issued by tt Office of Media Services, Bureau P Public Affairs, provides the public ofl interested agencies of the governmet with information on developments i an HI' the field of VS. foreign relations .\iO on the work of the Department If hav the Foreign Service. 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Citation of the DEPARTMENT OF State, United Nations documents, STATE BULLETIN as the source will be legislative material in the field The BULLETIN is indexed in appreciated. international relations are also lis the Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature. hiict B2S — President Ford Pledges Continuity in Foreign Policy Excerpt From an Address Before a Joint Session of the Congress ^ of the hopes of the whole American people The economy of our country is critically for a world of peace and orderly reform and dependent on how we interact with the econ- orderly freedom. So I would say a few words omies of other countries. It is little comfort to our distinguished guests from the govern- that our inflation is only a part of a world- ments of other nations, where, as at home, wide problem or that American families it is my determination to deal openly with need less of their paychecks for groceries allies and adversaries. than most of our foreign friends. Over the past 51/2 years in Congress and As one of the building blocks of peace, as Vice President, I have fully supported we have taken the lead in working toward the outstanding foreign policy of President a more open and a more equitable world Nixon. This policy I intend to continue. economic system. A new round of interna- Throughout my public service, starting tional trade negotiations started last Sep- with wartime naval duty under the com- tember among 105 nations in Tokyo. The mand of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, others are waiting for the U.S. Congress to I have upheld all our Presidents when they grant the necessary authority to the execu- spoke for my country to the world. I be- tive branch to proceed. lieve the Constitution commands this. I know With modifications, the trade reform bill that in this crucial area of international passed by the House last year would do a policy I can count on your firm support. good job. I understand good progress has Now, let there be no doubt or any mis- been made in the Senate Committee on Fi- understanding anywhere, and I emphasize nance. But I am optimistic, as always, that anywhere: There are no opportunities to the Senate will pass an acceptable bill quickly exploit, should anyone so desire. There will as a key part of our joint prosperity cam- be no change of course, no relaxation of paign. vigilance, no abandonment of the helm of I am determined to expedite other interna- our Ship of State as the watch changes. tional economic plans. We will be working We stand by our commitments and we together with other nations to find better will live up to our responsibilities—in our ways to prevent shortages of food and fuel. formal alliances, in our friendships, and in We must not let last winter's energy crisis our improving relations with potential ad- happen again. I will Project Inde- versaries. 11 push ' pendence for our own good and the good of On this, Americans are united and strong. others. In that, too, I will need your help. Under my term of leadership, I hope we will Successful foreign policy is an extension become more united. I am certain America I will remain strong. A strong defense is the surest way to ' Made on Aug. 12 (for the complete text, see peace. Strength Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents dated makes detente attainable. Aug. 26). Weakness invites war, as my generation September 2, 1974 333 — my generation knows from four very bitter to all mankind, we owe a continued effort experiences. to live and, where possible, to work together Just as America's will for peace is second in peace; for in a thermonuclear age there to none, so will America's strength be sec- can be no alternative to a positive and peace- ond to none. ful relationship between our nations. We cannot rely on the forbearance of —To the People's Republic of China, others to protect this nation. The power and whose legendary hospitality I enjoyed, I diversity of the Armed Forces—Active, pledge continuity in our commitment to the Guard, and Reserve—the resolve of our fel- principles of the Shanghai communique. The low citizens, the flexibility in our command new relationship built on those principles to navigate international waters that remain has demonstrated that it serves serious and troubled, are all essential to our security. objective mutual interests and has become I shall continue to insist on civilian control an enduring feature of the world scene. of our superb military establishment. The —To the nations in the Middle East, I Constitution plainly requires the President pledge continuity in our vigorous eff'orts to to be Commander-in-Chief, and I will be. advance the progress which has brought Our job will not be easy. In promising hopes of peace to that region after 25 years continuity, I cannot promise simplicity. The as a hotbed of war. We shall carry out our problems and challenges of the world re- promise to promote continuing negotiations main complex and difficult. But we have among all parties for a complete, just, and set out on a path of reason, of fairness, and lasting settlement. we will continue on it. As guideposts on that —To all nations, I pledge continuity in path, I off"er the following: seeking a common global goal: a stable in- ternational structure of trade and finance —To our allies of a generation in the At- which reflects the interdependence of all peo- lantic community and Japan, I pledge con- ples. tinuity in the loyal collaboration on our many —To the entire international community mutual endeavors. to the United Nations, to the world's non- —To our friends and allies in this hemi- aligned nations, and to all others— I pledge sphere, I pledge continuity in the deepening continuity in our dedication to the humane dialogue to define renewed relationships of goals which throughout our history have equality and justice. been so much of America's contribution to —To our allies and friends in Asia, I mankind. pledge a continuity in our support for their security, independence, and economic devel- So long as the peoples of the world have opment. In Indochina we are determined to confidence in our purposes and faith in our see the observance of the Paris agreement word, the age-old vision of peace on earth on Viet-Nam and the cease-fire and negoti- will grow brighter. ated settlement in Laos. We hope to see I pledge myself unreservedly to that goal. an early compromise settlement in Cambodia. I say to you in words that cannot be im- —To the Soviet Union, 1 pledge continu- proved upon: "Let us never negotiate out ity in our commitment to the course of the of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate." past three years. To our two peoples, and 334 Department of State Bulletin Department Reviews U.S. Relations With the Countries of the Arabian Peninsula-Persian Gulf Region Statement by Alfred L. Atherton, Jr. Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs ^ I welcome the opportunity to appear be- with the parties concerned are going forward fore this subcommittee and continue the con- this month in preparation for the next stage structive dialogue we have had on three pre- of the negotiations. vious occasions over the past two years on —The elimination of the oil embargo on our relations with the countries of the Ara- March 18 has contributed to restoring a po- bian Peninsula and Persian Gulf and our po- litical atmosphere conducive to the pursuit of litical, military, and economic policies in that our peace efforts and to the strengthening of region. The records of the subcommittee the economic, commercial, and other ties be- hearings have helped to draw public and con- tween the United States and the countries of gressional attention to this important part of the gulf area.