You and I hold a sacred trust, a sacred trust of two of the world's greatest nations. Our countries are economic leaders in the world of sophisticated technology, industry, and science. And because we're leaders, great tides swirl around us, forces of independence, progress, and friendly competition. As you have said, the choices we make will determine the fate of generations. You have said that harmony is the keynote of your government's philosophy, and harmony is a philosophy I admire very much.
Harmony requires differences to be joined in pursuit of higher ideals.
It is the philosophy that you have said you want to share with the world. It is the foundation of a philosophy necessary to mold strength into greatness. Japan has been a harmonious and loyal ally whose people understand that free societies must bear the responsibility of freedom together. And Japan and the United States understand and work with each other because of the strong ties that we have built upon the principles of a harmonious relationship. We in America are grateful for the strong measures that you have taken to penalize the Soviet Union for its violent aggression in Afghanistan.