U.S. President George H.W. Bush thanks the Vatican for its cooperation in securing the surrender of Panamanian military dictator Manuel Noriega

President George H.W. Bush thanks the Vatican for its cooperation in securing the surrender of Panamanian military dictator Manuel Noriega and promises that Noriega will receive a fair trial in the U.S. Bush emphasizes America's seriousness in protecting borders against drug transportation and says those goals have been achieved.