I congratulate the House of Representatives for passing the fair housing amendment of 1980 by a vote of 310-96.
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.
This report will provide further information on the development of the Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan.
This is the most important civil rights bill to be considered by the Congress in more than a decade.
We believe that when and if the Soviets do make any contribution toward the restoration of international stability by withdrawing their forces, that we can continue to make good progress on arms control and on the enhancement of detente.
We are deeply concerned about the integrity and the thrust of the nonaligned movement.
We have a continuing, deep commitment to the control of nuclear weapons.
He was one of the warmest people I have known, and I came to trust fully in his judgment and counsel.
He was a great leader of his people, a good friend of the United States, and a friend I valued.





