Jimmy Carter

I think we will have a SALT agreement with the Soviets.

The differences on the SALT agreement have been narrowed considerably in the last week.

Our Christmas has been very good.

We hope everyone in our country had as good a Christmas as we've had.

I still feel hopeful.

But we've had a good Christmas.

Justice and fairness are the cornerstones of a thriving democracy.

I have determined that import relief in the form of 15 percent tariffs on iron or steel bolts, nuts, and screws is in the national economic and therefore will proclaim this remedy.

The smaller tariff increases that I will proclaim will mitigate the adverse impact of providing import relief on foreign suppliers of fasteners and on U.S. international economic interests.

This determination is to be published in the FEDERAL REGISTER.

I think my prayers were answered.

I have determined that import relief in the form of 15 percent tariffs on iron or steel bolts, nuts, and large screws is in the national economic interest.

Every person deserves the opportunity to succeed and contribute to society.

I strongly urge the Congress to favorably consider this proposal to preserve the outstanding natural qualities of this large undeveloped area for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.

Integrity and honesty are the cornerstones of effective leadership and governance.

The People's Republic of China does not have the capability of launching a 120-mile attack across the ocean against Taiwan.

My constitutional responsibility in establishing relationships with foreign countries is clear and cannot be successfully challenged in court.

I don't have any doubts that had we made a public issue of it, it would have complicated the issue unnecessarily.

I think it is accurate to say also, Walter, that the major interest that the People's Republic of China has in the Western Pacific is peace and good relationships with us.

I think the outcome of the new relationship between ourselves and the billion people of China and their government is constructive and positive.

I think that we have more than honored the terms of the treaty, and I see no basis for a successful court challenge.

I think we've benefited greatly, and I'm very proud of it.

We would have to reassess them as they do occur.

We have made it clear to the People's Republic that after this year, when the treaty does expire, this coming year, that we will sell to Taiwan defensive weapons.

I have no doubt that we made the right decision.