There is no workable plan that does not require sacrifice and self-restraint from the American people.
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.
Peace will never be fully secure as long as the shadow of nuclear war hangs over the world.
There is no other State like it which has the opportunity to shape the political policies and the political consciousness of America.
There is no easy solution to it, and, frankly, anyone who says that there is an easy solution is either a liar or a fool.
We anticipate a shortage of gasoline in the summer and an even greater shortage of gasoline next year.
I think it's very important that you let the deliberations be made public, but until the final determinations are made... that you restrain yourself in any sort of ad lib, individual remarks.
Too often in the past, for political reasons, Presidents and other public officials have given in to the temptation just before election time to try sudden gimmicks.
The possibility of mutual annihilation makes a strategy of peace the only rational choice for both sides.
I intend to share your recommendations and your findings with the leaders of other nations around the world.
Failure to pass this plan would raise serious questions about the seriousness of Congress in dealing with our energy problem.
Her courage and candor in her 8-year battle against cancer served as an inspiration for all Americans.
Liberty of expression is our most important civil right, and freedom of the press is its most important bulwark.
Maryella Bayh worked tirelessly to spread understanding of this dread disease and the importance of early detection of its warning signs.
I'm sure that Bob Strauss' special friendship and relationship with me and Secretary Vance... will give him the support and strength that he will need to undertake... this very important assignment on behalf of our country and on behalf of…
We must remember the terrible price paid for bigotry and hatred and also the terrible price paid for indifference and for silence.
Of all the fruits of science, none is more bitter than nuclear weapons.
The future of the advanced countries is increasingly tied up with that of the developing world.
I hope that science and technology in the United States will continue to be shaped by Einstein's vision of knowledge that keeps the good of human beings always at the forefront.
Concern for man himself and his fate must always form the chief interest of all technical endeavors—in order that the creation of our minds shall be a blessing and not a curse.
I also call on all of you in the scientific and engineering communities to fulfill the trust of the American people by creating the new energy technologies that are so vital to the future well-being of our country.





