President. last week. the European Economic Community announced a substantial package of economic assistance for Portugal. Although no precise figure was given. it is expected to be more than $120 million over the next 5 years. At the same time. the Commission of the Communities is moving to revise the free trade agreement with Portugal. to improve living conditions for Portuguese migrant workers in Community countries. and to permit easier access to European markets for Portuguese goods. These are important steps in what. must be for all of us the vital work of demonstrating to the people of Portugal that we support that nations continuing experiment in democracy. When Portugal threw off its 48yearold repressive regime last year. the new government set tlee goals: to end 500 years of colonialism. to achieve rapid economic development. and to restore democratic institutions.