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| Chapter II - Part 3 |
| Personal Diplomacy |
| At The White House Feb. 13, 1967 |
| Selected Speeches |
| Haile Selassie the First - February 13, 1967 |
Mr. President, Mrs. Johnson, distinguished guests:
First of all, Mr. President, I wish to state my satisfaction of the fact you
have recovered as spiritedly from your recent difficulty with your health.
It is nice to see you in the state that I find you today.
Each generation thinks that the situation it faces is the most serious one,
the most difficult among those which were faced by generations of the
past. However this may be true today, I believe, when we say the task of
this generation is burdensome, we mean it.
Because of the progress mankind has achieved and because of the
difficulties that are at times part and parcel of progress and prosperity, we
find ourselves at a crossroad where we might make the world safe for our
future generations or we might all perish together.
The friendship between the United States and Ethiopia is one of long
standing. Our association in the past many decades, I hope, has been
fruitful for both our peoples. Because the United States and Ethiopia
believe in the same fundamental and essential goals, it is necessary that we
should put our efforts together so that we may make maximum
contribution for the safety, happiness and properity of the generations to
come.
In our discussions, Mr. President, I hope we will have the occasion of
considering certain questions of mutual concern, of exchanging views in a
frank and open manner, and arriving, I am confident, at a consensus of
understanding.
I believe that these are not confined to our times and that leaders must
from time to time come together, face each other, and discuss problems
they share in common. It is not enough that we deal through diplomatic
channels.
Mr. President, I know of the hard work that you have in your country. I
know of the immense responsibility you carry for the safety of mankind,
for the maintenance of peace. I know also of your splendid effort in
maintaining national peace and security. I am glad, under the
circumstances, that you are able to consider my coming to the United
States for the purpose of dealing with matters of mutual interest.
Ethiopia and Ethiopians are labouring today not only for the peace and
prosperity of Our people, but also, realizing the fundamental common
interest which We share with other African people, We have dedicated
Ourselves to building a united and more prosperous Africa. We found that
the interst that affects Africa affects also Ethiopia and vice versa, because
our destiny with the African Continent is a common one.
We have to put up a common effort to see that the Continent's interests
are protected. As it is well known, the Organization of African Unity was
established in Addis Ababa. I believe this organization has made a good
beginning in the interest of all the African people.
I hope, Mr. President, during our private converstations I will have an
opportunity of exchanging views with you about matters of mutual
concern, as well as matters that relate to the Organization of African Unity.
Let me say, again, that I am glad to be in the United States today and I
pray that our discussions will bear fruit.
Thank you.
First of all, Mr. President, I wish to state my satisfaction of the fact you
have recovered as spiritedly from your recent difficulty with your health.
It is nice to see you in the state that I find you today.
Each generation thinks that the situation it faces is the most serious one,
the most difficult among those which were faced by generations of the
past. However this may be true today, I believe, when we say the task of
this generation is burdensome, we mean it.
Because of the progress mankind has achieved and because of the
difficulties that are at times part and parcel of progress and prosperity, we
find ourselves at a crossroad where we might make the world safe for our
future generations or we might all perish together.
The friendship between the United States and Ethiopia is one of long
standing. Our association in the past many decades, I hope, has been
fruitful for both our peoples. Because the United States and Ethiopia
believe in the same fundamental and essential goals, it is necessary that we
should put our efforts together so that we may make maximum
contribution for the safety, happiness and properity of the generations to
come.
In our discussions, Mr. President, I hope we will have the occasion of
considering certain questions of mutual concern, of exchanging views in a
frank and open manner, and arriving, I am confident, at a consensus of
understanding.
I believe that these are not confined to our times and that leaders must
from time to time come together, face each other, and discuss problems
they share in common. It is not enough that we deal through diplomatic
channels.
Mr. President, I know of the hard work that you have in your country. I
know of the immense responsibility you carry for the safety of mankind,
for the maintenance of peace. I know also of your splendid effort in
maintaining national peace and security. I am glad, under the
circumstances, that you are able to consider my coming to the United
States for the purpose of dealing with matters of mutual interest.
Ethiopia and Ethiopians are labouring today not only for the peace and
prosperity of Our people, but also, realizing the fundamental common
interest which We share with other African people, We have dedicated
Ourselves to building a united and more prosperous Africa. We found that
the interst that affects Africa affects also Ethiopia and vice versa, because
our destiny with the African Continent is a common one.
We have to put up a common effort to see that the Continent's interests
are protected. As it is well known, the Organization of African Unity was
established in Addis Ababa. I believe this organization has made a good
beginning in the interest of all the African people.
I hope, Mr. President, during our private converstations I will have an
opportunity of exchanging views with you about matters of mutual
concern, as well as matters that relate to the Organization of African Unity.
Let me say, again, that I am glad to be in the United States today and I
pray that our discussions will bear fruit.
Thank you.
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