Efforts to control and verify strategic nuclear weapons in the interest of world peace should not be abandoned.
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.
America has been brought to its knees by this incident, not in submission but in prayer.
It's an honor for us to have a statesman and a scholar, a great diplomat and a firm political leader to come and be with us this evening.
I am sure after this visit by the Prime Minister there will be at least 65 million Italo-Americans in our country.
We are committed to the vigorous pursuit of all promising avenues that might lead to that settlement.
I fully intend to explore these important matters and to work with the Congress in developing any needed improvements.
This is, indeed, a time to recognize that the peace and the prosperity of Europe is dependent upon the peace and prosperity of the United States.
The historical complexity of this issue indicates that perseverance, patience, and political courage are required on both sides if a just and lasting settlement is to be achieved.
I will nominate John B. Gabusi, of Washington, D.C., to be Assistant Secretary of Education for Management.





