Jimmy Carter

I call urgently on all involved to negotiate a permanent end to the cycle of confrontations which has gone on far too long and at such a heavy cost in innocent lives.

Submitted September 26, 1978

I think that will probably be determined more accurately on November 7, when you see the results of the campaigns.

I think so; yes, sir.

There's always a threat of terrorism.

We will have legislation very shortly establishing the firmest possible restraint on major public officials in the Congress and my administration concerning ethics.

I will nominate Robert W. Feragen to be Administrator of the Rural Electrification Administration.

I think it's all right.

I think the attitude is good now.

No. I think we still see that farm income is—I started to say the lowest—among the lowest in the Nation per capita...

National Good Neighbor Day emphasizes our commitment to mutual respect and understanding.

We are all made poorer by his death.

Absolutely not; I would never do that.

The theme of this year's American Education Week, 'Education Can Turn Things Around,' expresses our faith in the power of education.

I urge the Congress to act positively upon this legislative proposal as quickly as possible.

Teaching has never been easy, and inspiring students is more difficult still.

A department of education will enable the Federal Government to do a better job of helping States and local communities carry out their educational responsibilities.

A successful conclusion to the MTN is essential to U.S. economic policy.

Education is a key factor in the development not only of individual citizens but of the country as a whole.

I believe that this is unacceptable in a nation where all levels of government spend ever-increasing amounts of money for education while getting less results in the actual performance of our students.

The Administrative Conference was created in 1964 to develop improvements in the legal procedures by which Federal agencies administer regulatory, benefit, and other Government programs.

Education can provide the key to overcoming all our problems.

Creation of a department of education... is one important step we can take to improve education in America.

I hope that the Congress will be able to enact the necessary legislation before adjournment sine die.

Now, Therefore, I, Jimmy Carter, do hereby designate the week beginning November 12, 1978, as American Education Week.