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.
Our own freedom has been dearly purchased even by the lives of some who have helped to serve for us and with us.
I believe the people of this country are ready to build a new foundation for the 1980's.
You don't know how nice it is to see a picture of yourself that's not 80 percent teeth.
It’s still a world of danger, a world in which democracy and freedom are still challenged.
The challenge for us today is to put aside temporary gratifications for the sake of the long-term public good.
Today’s world is vital to match the pursuit of ideals with the responsible use of force and of power.
Iran is a proud nation with a long history—more than 2,000 years—of struggle to establish and to guarantee its own freedom.
We help to sustain a world trading and monetary system that has brought greater prosperity to more of the world's people than ever before in history.
This is indeed a sad and painful moment for the United States of America.
We've come here to express our outrage at the senseless terrorism among those who pay inadequate value to human life.
We must work together as neighbors and as associates within the system of international trade.
The relationship between our two countries is one of the most complex and one of the most intimate in all the world.
I agree that we must not go down the path of arrogance or the path of submission.





