the administration's initiative to prevent the influx of Southwest Asian heroin into the United States
Jimmy Carter
The Public Record
Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.
President's approval of Congressional Medal of Honor award to former Cpl. Anthony Casamento, USMC
I'm proud to be the first President to address your annual convention.
I am returning without my signature H.R. 7102, the Veterans Administration Health Care Amendments of 1980, because this bill would provide $80 million a year to Veterans Administration ('VA') physicians in unwarranted salary bonuses rather…
Clearly, much more remains to be done for our veterans, and it is essential that we direct additional funds to those most in need.
At the same time, the current level of health care is not, in all areas, sufficient.
Universal, free, quality education for all Americans is part of the greatness of our future as well as our past.
Your example strengthens my faith in our Nation and in the future of our Nation.
The surest guarantee of that peace today is an American military force strong enough for now and for tomorrow.
It should be clear to everyone who studies national security or defense that our work to keep America the strongest nation in the world is not finished.
The resolution of the Alaska lands question is the most important conservation measure to come before any Congress or any President in this century.





