Jimmy Carter actually said...

For the first time, all the Nation's miners will be protected under one comprehensive mine safety and health law.

I am exceptionally pleased today to sign S. 717, the Federal Mine Safety and Health Amendments Act of 1977.

On behalf of the 215 million Americans, welcome you as a friend to our country.

I look forward to working with him during this day to make sure that we recommit ourselves to the principle that peace and cooperation and s...