This will be the first balanced budget that our Nation has had in 12 years.

It's important for the credibility of our entire anti-inflation effort for the budget to be balanced.

The continued strength and competitiveness of all sectors of this system, and indeed the entire free enterprise system of our Nation, is a high priority for my administration and for the Congress.

I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the United States of America, do proclaim that Part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United…

The operating credit that farmers need to plant their spring crops is extremely tight.

The need to renew and extend this program is critical.

It is important that we not allow the economic viability of our agricultural sector to be undermined.

I am pleased to sign into law today S. 2269, to extend the economic emergency loan program through September 1980.

I have directed Secretary Bergland to ensure that these loans are primarily used to cover operating expenses.

I underscore my intention to veto any bill which cripples the ability of the FTC to protect the consumers of this country.

I reiterate the commitment that I have previously made not to allow this agency to be picked to pieces by special interests.

We are trimming social services with minimum adverse effect to the poor.