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Presidential statement on Kissinger's meetings regarding Southern Africa [Ford Speech or Statement]
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Digitized from Box 30 of the White House Press Releases at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 8, 1976
OFFICE OF THE WHITE HOUSE PRESS SECRETARY
THE WHITE HOUSE
STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT
I met this morning with Secretary Kissinger
to discuss his report on his meetings with Prime Minister
Vorster and with European leaders. On the basis of this
report, I believe that good progress has been made on the
problems concerning Southern Africa.
It is important to understand that in this diplomatic
process now unfolding, the United States is offering its
good offices as an intermediary. We are willing to present
ideas on how progress can be achieved, but we are not --
and I emphasize not -- trying to develop a specific
American plan.
We have three objectives: First, to prevent
an escalation of the violence which in time could threaten
our national security; second, to realize popular aspirations
while guaranteeing minority rights and insuring economic
progress; third, to resist the intervention in the
African situation by outside forces.
In his discussions with Prime Minister Vorster,
the Secretary put forward some ideas conveyed to the United
States by black African leaders, and Prime Minister Vorster
gave us his reactions. As a result of these discussions,
Assistant Secretary Schaufele is currently in Africa
discussing the situation.
On the basis of his report, I will decide whether
further progress can be made through a visit by Secretary
Kissinger to Africa, starting with black African countries
most concerned. We want to create the opportunities and
conditions for all races to live side-by-side.
The United States cannot solve by itself these
complicated problems. We need the continued goodwill and
dedication of the parties involved.
The process that is now beginning is an extremely
important one. It is extremely complicated. There is no
guarantee of success. But, I believe the United States
must now make a major effort because it is the right thing
to do. It is in our national interest and it is in the
interest of world peace.
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