Jimmy Carter

This money comes back in saved heating bills in less than 2 years.

I'm determined to maintain a steady course, to maintain a sound fiscal policy.

Nominations submitted include various judicial and regulatory positions.

I will nominate George A. Dalley, of Washington, D.C., to be a member of the Civil Aeronautics Board.

There could not possibly be a better person to head this important agency.

Transportation funds are used to promote energy conservation.

The Federal Government will make cost-effective investments in protecting and enhancing these lands within the constraints of fiscal responsibility.

Solar energy is renewable and secure.

The quality of our environment must be nurtured by wise decisions and protected from hasty or unplanned actions.

Firm actions are taken to mitigate adverse effects of transportation projects on the environment.

I am establishing an interagency IPM Coordinating Committee to assure implementation of this directive and to oversee further development and implementation of integrated pest management practices.

The report shall set forth specific administrative and legislative recommendations to reduce soil erosion and to improve soil stewardship in order to maintain the Nation's long-term agricultural productivity.

The Federal Government will seek to resolve conflicts among competing uses in a spirit of cooperation and trust, and will make—not avoid—tough decisions on the allocation of the valued resources of public lands.

The Federal government will be a good neighbor, providing full opportunities for those affected by our management decisions to be involved in making them.

I transmit herewith the Treaty on Extradition and Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters between the United States of America and the Republic of Turkey.

Our great natural heritage should be protected for the use and enjoyment of all citizens.

I am proud of the achievements of this period.

I fully support the reorientation of urban transportation programs and projects to meet energy and urban goals.

Since 1935 wind and water erosion have reduced by half the top soil on nearly one-third of the Nation's potentially usable croplands.

We must also embark on a major energy production effort through a new Energy Security Corporation.

The federal agencies, coastal states, local governments, the private sector, scientists and citizen groups should be asked to participate in the review process.

I have designated Gustave Speth, of Washington, D.C., to be Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality.

We are making progress, but there is much more to be done.

Erosion continues to occur at very high rates.

I am therefore directing you to manage the public lands administered by BLM in accordance with the following principles: