We agreed on the urgent need for further progress through negotiations toward the limitation and reduction of nuclear and conventional armaments.
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 Carter expressed the profound sorrow of the American people at the death of President Tito.
We stressed our mutual interest in further expansion of economic relations.
The functions vested in the President by the Act of negotiating and entering into agreements with friendly countries are delegated to the Director of the United States International Development Cooperation Agency.
We are glad to be back in the United States of America, the greatest nation, by far, on Earth.
The price of oil is crippling, not only to us, in bringing additional inflation but also unemployment.
In contrast, the peoples of both Portugal and the United States live in peace and freedom with respect for our neighbors and for our fellow citizens.
Today there are many thousands of Americans who proudly preserve their family heritage brought to our country from Portugal.
Don't ever forget how deeply grateful the American people are to you for the fine service that you render here.
The principle of the rule of law, vital to the health and stability of the world community, is at stake in this crisis.





