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1981 - Color, President Reagan: Remarks Following Senate Approval of Sale of AWACS to Saudi Arabia. 28Oct81 Pt 1 of 2
Seated at desk reading from notes: I want to express my gratitude to the Members of the United States Senate for their approval of the sale of the AWACS defense system to Saudi Arabia. Today, I think, we've seen the upper Chamber at its best. The United States Senate has acted w/ statesmanship, w/ foresight & w/ courage. I can't fully express my gratitude to Senator Baker & the other Senate leaders, Democrats as well as Republicans, who played such a crucial role in this decision. Today's action by the Senate will not only strengthen Saudi-American relations but will also protect our economic lifeline to the Middle East, win favor among moderate Arab nations, & most important, continue the difficult but steady progress toward peace & stability in the Middle East.
16:00:55 We've acted in concert to demonstrate that the United States is indeed a reliable security partner. Our friends should realize that steadfastness to purpose is a hallmark of American foreign policy, while those who would create instability in this region should note that the forces of moderation have our unequivocal support in deterring aggression.
16:01:19 This vote alone doesn't mean that our security problems in that part of the world have been completely solved. This package is but a part of our overall regional security strategy. Our strategy seeks to enhance the capacity of friendly states to defend themselves & to improve our own ability to project our own forces into the region should deterrence fail. We'll continue to pursue efforts in both areas.
16:01:16 Our support for the security of Israel is, of course, undiminished by today's vote. The United States will maintain its unshakeable commitment to the security and welfare of the State of Israel, recognizing that a strong Israel is essential to our basic goals in that area. Much work still remains ahead. I trust that all of us who disagreed openly & vigorously in recent days can now put aside our honest differences & work together for common goals - friendship, security & peace at last, in the cradle of our civilization. Because of actions like today's by the Senate, the cause of peace is again on the march in the Middle East. For this, all of us can be grateful.
16:02:32 Q: When did you know that you had won? President: When they came in & handed me the votes. Q: Didn't you know earlier today that you could count it up? President: A little while ago, this afternoon, I felt that the count was - that at least we were going to be assured of a tie. And that would have been a victory, because it required a majority vote to stop this. Q: Do you think this will be an inducement to get the Saudis into the Middle East peace process now? President: Yes, I do. I think that, as a matter of fact, the Saudis have shown by their own introduction of a peace proposal that they are willing to discuss peace in the Middle East. Q: With Egypt & Israel? President: Yes, they submitted a plan. We couldn't agree w/ all the points, nor could the Israelis, but it was the first time that they had recognized Israel as a nation, and it's a beginning point for negotiations. Continued...
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NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk 1981 - Color, President Reagan: Remarks Following Senate Approval of Sale of AWACS to Saudi Arabia. 28Oct81 Pt 1 of 2 Seated at desk reading from notes: I want to express my gratitude to the Members of the United States Senate for their approval of the sale of the AWACS defense system to Saudi Arabia. Today, I think, we've seen the upper Chamber at its best. The United States Senate has acted w/ statesmanship, w/ foresight & w/ courage. I can't fully express my gratitude to Senator Baker & the other Senate leaders, Democrats as well as Republicans, who played such a crucial role in this decision. Today's action by the Senate will not only strengthen Saudi-American relations but will also protect our economic lifeline to the Middle East, win favor among moderate Arab nations, & most important, continue the difficult but steady progress toward peace & stability in the Middle East. 16:00:55 We've acted in concert to demonstrate that the United States is indeed a reliable security partner. Our friends should realize that steadfastness to purpose is a hallmark of American foreign policy, while those who would create instability in this region should note that the forces of moderation have our unequivocal support in deterring aggression. 16:01:19 This vote alone doesn't mean that our security problems in that part of the world have been completely solved. This package is but a part of our overall regional security strategy. Our strategy seeks to enhance the capacity of friendly states to defend themselves & to improve our own ability to project our own forces into the region should deterrence fail. We'll continue to pursue efforts in both areas. 16:01:16 Our support for the security of Israel is, of course, undiminished by today's vote. The United States will maintain its unshakeable commitment to the security and welfare of the State of Israel, recognizing that a strong Israel is essential to our basic goals in that area. Much work still remains ahead. I trust that all of us who disagreed openly & vigorously in recent days can now put aside our honest differences & work together for common goals - friendship, security & peace at last, in the cradle of our civilization. Because of actions like today's by the Senate, the cause of peace is again on the march in the Middle East. For this, all of us can be grateful. 16:02:32 Q: When did you know that you had won? President: When they came in & handed me the votes. Q: Didn't you know earlier today that you could count it up? President: A little while ago, this afternoon, I felt that the count was - that at least we were going to be assured of a tie. And that would have been a victory, because it required a majority vote to stop this. Q: Do you think this will be an inducement to get the Saudis into the Middle East peace process now? President: Yes, I do. I think that, as a matter of fact, the Saudis have shown by their own introduction of a peace proposal that they are willing to discuss peace in the Middle East. Q: With Egypt & Israel? President: Yes, they submitted a plan. We couldn't agree w/ all the points, nor could the Israelis, but it was the first time that they had recognized Israel as a nation, and it's a beginning point for negotiations. Continued... Journalists; Reporters; Press; 1980s; NOTE: Contents of two cards, 16:00:00 - 16:05:36, sold at per reel rate. NOTE: Credit must be given to Reagan Presidential Library. NOTE: FOR ORDERING See: www.footagefarm.co.uk or contact us at: Info@Footagefarm.co.uk