Jimmy Carter

Passage of these five bills would be a major step in eliminating excessive delays, red tape, and exorbitant costs within the civil justice system.

We will include in this recommendation a court-supervised arbitration as one of the major proposals.

The Director shall not be accountable for the program and management responsibilities of units within the Executive Office of the President; the head of each unit shall remain responsible for those functions.

The Director may appoint and fix the pay of employees pursuant to the provisions of Section 107(b) (1) (A) of Title 3 of the United States Code without regard to any other provision of law regulating the employment or compensation of…

Subject to such direction or approval as the President may provide or require, the Director shall organize the Office of Administration, contract for supplies and services, and do all other things that the President, as head of the Office…

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution of the United States of America, and in order to enlarge the membership of the Energy Coordinating Committee, Section 1-102 of Executive Order No. 12083 of September 27, 1978…

The Director is designated to perform the functions of the President under Section 107(b) of Title 3 of the United States Code.

When I made my own trade missions as a Governor, I almost invariably took a representative of the Eximbank along with me.

I think had this committee been formed maybe back in 1936 or '38, we might very well have avoided the war with Japan.

I've recognized the limitations on what the Federal Government can do.

I would like to see those efforts escalated.

We are continuing our assessment of alternative fuel assurances schemes and will inform you of any proposals as these assessments are concluded.

I think 'national' is really a little too narrow in scope.

Announcement: nomination of Mary Lou Robinson to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas

Announcement: nomination of Norman W. Black to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Texas

It would be difficult for me to single out any special person in this group.

Announcement: visit of the President to New York City on March 3

I thank you on behalf of the 220 million Americans who've benefited from your life's service.

Maybe if it has to start with 'a,' maybe 'ambitious'—or maybe 'aspiring' or at least 'ageless.'

Only by knowing and understanding each other's experiences can we find common ground on which we can examine and resolve our differences.

Your lives have been a model already to many others.

We need your counsel; we welcome your advice; we look forward to your support.

It is also important to understand the degree to which our government and our country benefit from the sale of U.S. Savings Bonds.

Leadership is about making difficult decisions and guiding others through challenging times.

True leadership involves the ability to listen and to act with integrity.