I urge that Congress act as soon as possible to approve the Agreement on Trade Relations.
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.
We will establish a Radiation Policy Council to advise on broad radiation policy.
This Proclamation shall become effective, said Agreement shall enter into force according to its terms, and nondiscriminatory treatment shall be extended to the products of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the terms of the…
The Agreement on Trade Relations will provide a nondiscriminatory framework for our bilateral trade relations.
The Environmental Protection Agency will lead in issuing guidance for protection from radiation.
I believe that the Agreement on Trade Relations is consistent with both the letter and the spirit of the Trade Act of 1974.
I determine that a waiver by Executive order of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.
I determine... that the Agreement on Trade Relations between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China will promote the purposes of the Act and is in the national interest.
Nondiscriminatory treatment shall be extended to the products of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the terms of the said Agreement,
I feel a political kinship with President Kennedy that's very intense and also very personal.
I can make a flat statement predicting that there will be a decision made by Congress to support the proposal that we made.
Racial violence and racial hatred can have no place among us in the South or in the North.
I do not think we can expect immediate reduction of inflation that's been with us for 10 years.
The spirit that he evoked—the spirit of sacrifice, of patriotism, of unstinting dedication—is the same spirit that will bring us safely through the adversities that we face today.
In the long run, our commitment to control inflation cannot be abandoned.
I think the opportunity for me to go throughout the Nation and for the Cabinet officers and the Vice President will be an excellent opportunity.
There are greater limitations upon our ability to bring about a favorable result than I had ever imagined.
I think the time that I'll spend in the next year on politics will be adequate.
I hereby extend that determination from October 15, 1979, to and including December 31, 1979.
The President's policy since the beginning of the administration is that gasoline ultimately should be decontrolled.
The committee has produced a constructive bill that we can continue to strengthen on the Senate floor and in conference.





