Jul 19, 1979
I accept your resignation with friendship, respect and appreciation for the accomplishments of our nation during your service as Secretary of Transportation.
Jimmy Carter
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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.
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Jul 19, 1979
The progress you have described in your letter of resignation has been the product of a team effort.
Jul 19, 1979
We will win energy security for our Nation in the same way we won the race to the Moon.
Jul 18, 1979
Much of our social and economic progress depends upon a firm base of science and technology.
Jul 18, 1979
Whenever the laws that the Congress charges the Secretary of HEW to execute are administered with vigor, there will be controversy.
Jul 18, 1979
As you return to private life, you have my personal best wishes for the future and my thanks for your distinguished service.
Jul 18, 1979
Chairman Miller has, in his tenure at the Federal Reserve Board, established a reputation at home and abroad that will enable him to provide strong, effective leadership for economic policy.
Jul 18, 1979
I'm going to depend upon the FFA to take the lead in energy conservation.
Jul 18, 1979
I accept your resignation with great appreciation for the excellent service you have rendered at the Treasury.
Jul 18, 1979
I admire the strength and steadfastness with which you have presented your views.
Jul 18, 1979
You have, indeed, demonstrated that major public service can exemplify both competence and compassion.
Jul 18, 1979
Our national investment in scientific research is returned to us many times over in the advances it generates.
Jul 18, 1979
I accept your resignation with a genuine feeling of appreciation and of recognition for your notable accomplishments as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.
Jul 18, 1979
The search for such understanding demands the aggressive development of new knowledge.
Jul 18, 1979
Sections 2, 3, and 4 of that Plan, providing for the offices of Director, Deputy Director, and Associate Directors, are effective immediately.
Jul 18, 1979
You have been a leading example of the readiness of prominent Americans from the private sector to render service in the public interest.
Jul 18, 1979
Secretary Harris has established an admirable record of efficient and compassionate leadership at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Jul 18, 1979
Our Nation has been generously endowed by God with tremendous reserve supplies of these precious natural resources.
Jul 18, 1979
The policies you have helped me mold and implement...have all been right and necessary for the wellbeing of the United States and our place in the world economy.
Jul 18, 1979
My goal as Secretary has been to demonstrate that Government can do all these things, not only with compassion, but with competence.
Jul 17, 1979
The Council shall study and seek to resolve problems in the efficient and effective management of Federal legal resources.
Jul 17, 1979
I have today signed an Executive Order entitled Federal Legal Resources concerning the management of Federal legal resources.
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