Jimmy Carter

I urge the people of the United States to observe the week of October 8, 1978, as National School Lunch Week.

Support for the administration's position on the energy issue

I have determined that these four regulatory programs should be extended because the results attendant upon the lapse of these authorities would be unacceptable in light of present U.S. foreign policy objectives.

The Transaction Control Regulations are needed to support controls to which we have agreed with our allies with respect to the export of strategic goods to Communist countries.

Submitted September 8, 1978

Submitted September 6, 1978

We must work together to find solutions to the problems that face us, and we must do it with honesty and integrity.

Leadership requires the ability to inspire others and lead by example.

Our country's greatest resource is its people—including those with physical and mental disabilities.

I urge all Governors, Mayors, other public officials, leaders in business and labor, and private citizens at all levels of responsibility to help secure full employment rights for handicapped individuals.

I am very pleased by the decision of the House to sustain my veto of the defense authorization bill.

After four wars, despite vast human efforts, the Holy Land does not yet enjoy the blessings of peace.

As we meet here at Camp David we ask people of all faiths to pray with us that peace and justice may result from these deliberations.

There is established the Presidential Commission on World Hunger.

The Commission shall develop factual data as to the causes of world hunger and malnutrition.

The Commission shall develop recommendations designed to significantly reduce world hunger and malnutrition.

Today we honor Leif Erikson, and in honoring him we also honor the human qualities of imagination, courage, and perseverance.

I do hereby designate Monday, October 9, 1978, as Leif Erikson Day.

We'll do the best we can, and I fervently ask the support and prayers of all those who share with us a hope that we might bring a new prospect for peace to the Middle East.

I'm leaving now for Camp David to prepare for a very important meeting between myself, President Sadat of Egypt, and Prime Minister Begin of Israel.

The greatest single factor which causes me to be encouraged is my sure knowledge that Prime Minister Begin and President Sadat genuinely want peace.

Flexibility will be the essence of our hopes.

Compromises will be mandatory.

You can take great pride in the constructive influence you have on American life by your devotion to the moral and spiritual values of your faith.

May this joyous occasion bring each of you the fullest measure of happiness and satisfaction.