future of Western Europe. We all are familiar with the situation
in the Middle East. I've referred to the situation in the Horn
of Africa. From my experience with the Chinese, I would say
that our fundamental relationship with China depends decisively
on their assessment of whether we are capable of maintaining
the international equilibrium. And certainly that is also the
history of Japan.

I was in office for eight years while we tore ourselves to
pieces in an orgy of national masochism. I have stated with
respect to my successors that, whatever I can do to bring about
unity and cooperation, I'm prepared to do. But this unity has
to express itself in terms of objectives, which maintain the
United States as a relevant factor in international affairs.

I think it is crucial for other societies to know that
restraint must be mutual; and I think that it is essential that
other people understand that the United States is aware of its
long-term interests, and that it has the means and the will to
protect them!