Education can provide the key to overcoming all our problems.

I hope that the Congress will be able to enact the necessary legislation before adjournment sine die.

Creation of a department of education... is one important step we can take to improve education in America.

I welcome the Senate's passage of the department of education bill.

Now, Therefore, I, Jimmy Carter, do hereby designate the week beginning November 12, 1978, as American Education Week.

I urge the House of Representatives to act promptly on this measure.

An educated electorate was essential to a strong, healthy democracy.

I urge the Congress to act positively upon this legislative proposal as quickly as possible.

The theme of this year's American Education Week, 'Education Can Turn Things Around,' expresses our faith in the power of education.

Science and technology contribute in significant ways to many of our social needs—maintaining economic growth and productivity, feeding the world's people, improving our health and environment, and preserving our national security.

Curb abuses of the revolving door between government and industry by closing loopholes in current statutory restrictions on government contacts by former senior officials.

The functions of the Committee shall neither substitute for nor replace Executive Office of the President clearance, review, and decision-making procedures.

I believe that the Federal government should serve as a model of nondiscrimination, and I shall continue to take steps toward that goal.

The Committee shall ensure that there is communication and coordination among Executive agencies concerning energy policy and the management of energy resources.

I'm very grateful for the leadership that has been shown by these men and by the courageous action in the Senate this afternoon.

Assure effective oversight of agency ethics enforcement by establishing an Office of Ethics in the Civil Service Commission.

Today I am pleased to present that report with my recommendations to the Congress.

I think it proves to our own Nation and to the rest of the world that we in this Government, particularly Congress, can courageously deal with an issue and one that tests our national will and our ability.