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Digitized from Box 11 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JUNE 1, 1975
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
(Salzburg, Austria)
THE WHITE HOUSE
EXCHANGE OF TOASTS
BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT
AND
ANWAR SADAT
PRESIDENT OF EGYPT
SCHLOSS FUSCHL
2:19 P.M. (Salzburg Time)
PRESIDENT SADAT: Mr. President, distinguished
friends:
It is with great pleasure that I welcome
you and look forward to our talks. This is so in the
light of my firm conviction that we should grant this
historical moment and combine our efforts in order
to defuse the explosive situation in the Middle East
and pursue the course of action we have initiated in the
recent past for laying down a solid foundation for a
just and durable peace.
Mr. President, it is seldom in history that
the heads of State of two countries on which peace or
war depends in such a strategic area as the Middle East
meet together to build the foundation of normalcy, tran-
quility and the legitimacy for the peoples of the Middle
East.
Salzburg, this beautiful city, will go into the
annals of history, marking the new development in our
area together with the evolution of our bilateral relations
in such a manner that would promote more contact and
understanding between the American and Egyptian people.
Mr. President, in a moment of such a major
issue, what it needs is not only vision and wisdom,
but most of all leadership, coupled with the readiness
and ability to take major decisions and implement them.
This is really the crux of the whole matter,
and it is up to both of us to take the decision and
restore peace and justice in conformity with the norms
of international law and legitimacy.
MORE
Page 2
Mr. President, it is often said that the
Middle East problem is a complex one and that this is
the reason why it is not possible so far to find an
equitable solution to that problem.
In my opinion and in all candor, I believe
that there is no other problem which is easier to solve
than the Middle East problem. It is a simple question
as long as the parties concerned, including the super
powers who are, in one form or the other wittingly or
unwittingly, involved in the problem, adhere to the
basic and undisputed principle; namely, the recognition
of independence and territorial integrity of States,
the inadmissibility of acquisition of territory by
force, the acceptance and respect of the basic kind of
self-determination for the Palestinian people, and their
right to live in a national home.
If all these principles are adhered to and
respected by all the parties, then and only then,
belligerency can be terminated and peace could reign
over the Middle East with its strategic importance.
Only then could the countries of the area contribute
to the progress and development of the international
community at large. Hence, all countries existing in
the area will continue to develop in their own way,
and the state of peace and nonviolence will prevail.
In short, Mr. President, we are facing a
historical challenge, and the whole world is watching
our meeting and I do not think that either of us will
shrink his responsibility. We will meet the challenge
and prove to the world that we are people worthy of our
own civilization and that the horizons of peace are
not very far along as we act, and act with determination
and vigor.
Distinguished friends, as a tribute to the
wisdom of President Ford and his constructive efforts
toward peace and friendship among nations, and the mutual
cooperation between our two countries, I invite you to
drink a toast and wish him all the success and fulfillment.
Thank you.
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Page 3
THE PRESIDENT:
Mr. President, and distinguished
guests:
I have long looked forward to meeting you, and I
am especially happy that the arrangements were made for
us to meet in this historic area in these beautiful
surroundings.
I have heard so much from our Secretary of
State concerning your forward-looking, statesman-like
views and attitudes, I am sure that we can have many,
many constructive moments here in this wonderful area.
My great hope, of course, Mr. President, is
that our next meeting will take place in the United
States where we can reciprocate for the warm and very
gracious hospitality recently extended by you and
the Egyptian people to so many of my fellow Americans,
for which I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Mr. President, we can take great pride
in the accomplishment achieved through the very close
cooperation of the past year and a half between your
country and mine. Inevitably, there have been some
disappointments. Nevertheless, I do not feel that
these frustrations and difficulties should turn us
away from our mutual goal, which is the establishment
of a durable peace, just and fair to all peoples
of the Middle East.
I would like to take this opportunity to say
with emphasis that the United States will not tolerate
stagnation in our efforts for a negotiated settlement --
stagnation and a stalemate will not be tolerated. A
just and durable peace, fair and equitable to all
parties, can and will be achieved.
Mr. President, you have impressed the American people
and the world, in my judgment, by your statesmanship and
by your wisdom. We understand quite clearly the
historic significance of your policies and we will,
in every way, attempt to be responsive to the oppor-
tunities that you have created.
I think you have demonstrated beyond any doubt,
Mr. President, Egypt's sincere desire for peace by deeds
as well as by your own fervent desire to turn the
energies and the talents of your people toward the
creation of a better life for them, and all peoples.
The United States is prepared. We recognize
the problems you have and will do our utmost to be a
helpful partner in your programs for progress of Egypt.
Mr. President, I would like to propose a toast:
To your health and to your efforts on behalf of your
people, and to the people of your country.
END
(AT 2:28 P.M. Salzburg Time)