Jimmy Carter

The legislation would provide essential aid to most needy cities, counties, and rural towns.

There is no such thing as cheap energy, and never will be; that is the truth.

We cannot spend our way out of every problem; that is the truth.

I formally declare that I am a candidate for reelection as President of the United States of America.

There are no easy solutions, and I promise none.

I expect to make some more difficult decisions.

In these difficult times, our greatest single ally is the truth.

If we act together in the unifying spirit of our deep and unchanging values, we can triumph together.

My announcement could not be postponed.

Until then, I need your understanding, your help, and your support.

We will be talking about a nation strong and at peace.

Now I must devote my concerted efforts to resolving the Iranian crisis.

I am determined to do everything I can to have the hostages released as soon as possible.

I announced my candidacy for reelection.

The overriding fact is that 50 of our fellow Americans have been unjustifiably thrust into agony and danger.

I must remain here, near the White House, because of the situation in Iran.

I am proud—but not surprised—at the quiet unity of the American people over the past 4 weeks.

With calm, strong, and effective leadership, we can set our course for the kind of future about which we have all dreamed.

Agencies shall pay particular attention to the special burdens faced by individuals and small organizations in responding to requests for information.

My administration is deeply committed to the cause of human rights both here and abroad.

We're trying to reduce the number of forms required, to cut down on the length of those particular forms.

We cannot permit the Helsinki agreement to become meaningless words on parchment.

None of the above addresses nominations of Foreign Service officers.

The Internal Revenue Service made it possible, for example, for five million taxpayers to switch from the long tax form to the short one.

The job of saving literally hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions of people, requires the best managerial skills that this Nation has to offer.