Great Speeches Jimmy Carter, The Panama Canal Speech
Apr 9, 2023
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, shares insights from his pivotal Panama Canal speech delivered in 1977. He discusses the importance of fairness in international relations and highlights how the treaties signed marked a new era of cooperation between the U.S. and Panama. Carter reflects on the diplomatic challenges faced and the broader implications of fostering trust and partnership in foreign policy. His experiences reveal the human side of political decisions and the lasting impact of diplomacy.
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New Era of Fairness and Cooperation
- The Panama Canal treaties mark a shift towards fairness, cooperation, and mutual respect in international relations.
- They create a lasting partnership ensuring the canal's neutrality and prosperity for all nations.
Shared Stewardship of Panama Canal
- Panama will increasingly manage and defend the canal in the coming years.
- The US retains the right to protect the canal's neutrality and future canal projects will involve cooperation between both nations.
Treaty Reform for Latin Relations
- The 1903 Panama Canal treaty is seen as outdated and an obstacle to better Latin American relations.
- Four US presidents over 14 years negotiated the new agreement to improve hemispheric cooperation.