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.
I am pleased that Congress acted in time to avert a suspension of food stamps next month.
The functions vested in the President by Section 1212(d)(1) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 are delegated to the Secretary of Defense.
The authority vested in the President by Section 1223(a) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to coordinate the policies and activities of agencies is delegated to the Secretary of Defense.
S. 1309 raises the food stamp authorization ceilings for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, helping ensure that the needy among us will not go hungry.
I am especially grateful to Chairmen Foley and Talmadge for their leadership in guiding S. 1309 through the Congress.
The functions vested in the President by Sections 1418, 1801, and 2206 of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 are delegated to the Secretary of Defense.
There is no doubt in my mind that our Nation is strong enough and resolved enough and unified enough and confident enough and determined enough to meet these challenges.
I will nominate Michael T. Blouin, of Dubuque, Iowa, to be Assistant Director of the Community Services Administration.





