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rapid negotiated settlement for majority rule in Rhodesia. This, we are sure, would be viewed positively by the community of nations as well as by the rest of Africa.
A VISION OF THE FUTURE
Southern Africa has all the prerequisites for an exciting future. Richly endowed with minerals, agricultural and hydroelectric potential, a favorable climate, and, most important, great human resources it needs only to overcome the human failure of racial strife to achieve bright prospects for all its peoples.
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Let us all strive to speed the day when this vision becomes a reality.
The United States stands ready to work with the nations of Southern Africa to help them achieve the economic progress which will give meaning to their political independence and dignity to their struggle for equality.
As you know, Deputy Secretary Robinson, an expert in economic development, is accompanying me on this visit. This is the first time that an American Secretary of State and Deputy Secretary together have come on such a mission, reflecting the importance we attach to the economic development of Southern Africa. Mr. Robinson and I are discussing develop- ment needs with African officials in the various capitals and we shall continue these consultations at the UNCTAD meeting in Nairobi next week. After my return to Washington, based on what we have learned, we will urgently study a new Aid Program for this continent.
Africa and its friends face a dual challenge--immediate and long-term growth. In the short term, economic emergencies can arise from natural disasters or sharp swings in global economic conditions over which developing nations have little control. These economic shocks must be dealt with if the nations of the region are to maintain their hard-won progress
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