PRESS
DEPARTMENT OF STATE

September 24, 1976

No. 473

STATEMENT BY
THE HONORABLE HENRY A. KISSINGER
SECRETARY OF STATE
UPON ARRIVAL AT ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE
SEPTEMBER 24, 1976

The mission to Africa which I undertook on behalf of the
President was aimed at the achievement of the most funda-
mental values in which all Americans believe — peace,
justice and human dignity. We have made encouraging
progress. We believe there is now a good opportunity for
settling the issue of Rhodesia and making progress toward
negotiations on Namibia. Much remains to be done that
depends on the goodwill of all the parties concerned.
The United States remains prepared to give its good offices
and to cooperate with Great Britain which, with respect to
Rhodesia, has a historic and constitutional role to play.

I would like to thank all of the governments whose cooperation
was so essential and whose representatives did me the courtesy
of coming out here, and all of my associates whose indefatigable
work made this possible.

I now will report to the President immediately, and early
next week I will report to the Congress.

Thank you.

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