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'm proud of the success we've had in fulfilling those plans that you and I shared on that day.
I cannot and I will not rest until every single American is home, safe and free.
We remain the world's most powerful force, and the American people and the Congress are now united with me in keeping the United States second to none in military strength.
I thank you again for your hard work and your effective efforts to face facts and to help build a secure future for our country.
Our firmness is not a prelude to combat, nor is it a return to the cold war.
This Soviet invasion of Afghanistan poses a threat to the independence of countries throughout Southwest Asia and to the economic lifeblood of many nations—oil.
I do hereby call upon the people of this Nation to recall the accomplishments of Walt Disney and to honor his memory.
This law reinforces the policy of my administration to reduce regulation of the airline industry.





