Jimmy Carter

I welcome the Senate's passage of the department of education bill.

I urge the House of Representatives to act promptly on this measure.

An educated electorate was essential to a strong, healthy democracy.

Enactment of this legislation will follow through on commitments made during my campaign for the Presidency to direct the spotlight of public attention on potential conflict of interest.

Today I am pleased to present that report with my recommendations to the Congress.

There is established an Energy Coordinating Committee.

There is established the Judicial Nominating Commission for the District of Puerto Rico.

Our nation benefits when all women may enter the mainstream of American life, and their talents and abilities are valued and rewarded.

More than any other single act, ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment will affirm the right of women to participate fully in American life.

Prospects appear bright for final enactment of these long-sought, far-reaching reforms to assure that Federal officials respect the high ethical standards which the American people expect and deserve.

Curb abuses of the revolving door between government and industry by closing loopholes in current statutory restrictions on government contacts by former senior officials.

I think it proves to our own Nation and to the rest of the world that we in this Government, particularly Congress, can courageously deal with an issue and one that tests our national will and our ability.

I believe this report, and its successors, can play an important role in providing a foundation for informed debate on scientific and technological issues.

I believe we'll get it through the House.

This bill, which incorporates legislation submitted by me to the Congress in May of last year, will go far toward fulfilling our commitments to return integrity and efficiency to the conduct of government.

The functions of the Committee shall neither substitute for nor replace Executive Office of the President clearance, review, and decision-making procedures.

Assure effective oversight of agency ethics enforcement by establishing an Office of Ethics in the Civil Service Commission.

I believe that the Federal government should serve as a model of nondiscrimination, and I shall continue to take steps toward that goal.

I'm very grateful for the leadership that has been shown by these men and by the courageous action in the Senate this afternoon.

Science and technology contribute in significant ways to many of our social needs—maintaining economic growth and productivity, feeding the world's people, improving our health and environment, and preserving our national security.

The Committee shall ensure that there is communication and coordination among Executive agencies concerning energy policy and the management of energy resources.

I urge Congress to act upon this legislation quickly.

Better export performance by the United States would spur growth in the economy.

It is important for this Nation's economic vitality that both the private sector and the Federal Government place a higher priority on exports.

It is with great satisfaction that I note the approval today by the Senate Finance Committee of the administration's proposed legislation to provide substantial tax credits to employers willing to hire disadvantaged young workers.