Jimmy Carter

I ask that you reduce fiscal year 1979 administrative travel costs by 20% below the amount estimated in the 1979 budget transmitted to the Congress.

It is extremely important at this time, when we are trying to hold down inflation, that every effort be made to reduce Government travel costs.

Commitments by American corporations to support the administration's anti-inflation policy.

ADOLPH PHILIP SCHUMAN, of California, to be Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for term expiring December 31, 1978, vice Jerome W. Van Gorkom, term expired.

We have urged the two Cypriot parties to give these proposals careful consideration.

NANCY HAYS TEETERS, of Indiana, to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System for the unexpired term of 14 years from February 1, 1970, vice Arthur F. Burns, resigned.

I consider this action appropriate and necessary to our continuing impartial and constructive role.

ADOLPH PHILIP SCHUMAN, of California, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 1981 (reappointment).

BRUCE S. JENKINS, of Utah, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah, vice Willis W. Ritter, deceased.

I support comparability in pay between the Federal Government and the private sector.

The protection of personal privacy is of great concern to the American people, and an important priority of my Administration.

The Federal Government should set an example in this effort.

The strength of our nation is built on the principles of justice, equality, and respect.

My administration is strongly committed to reducing barriers to international trade.

This bill will provide domestic processors with increased certainty about fish supplies.

I signed H.R. 10732, which amends the Fishery Conservation and Management Act of 1976.

The future of our country depends on our ability to come together and work towards common goals.

I will nominate Nancy Hays Teeters to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

On behalf of the American people, I join people the world over in welcoming your election as Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.

In a world of rapid change, the basic needs of humanity remain the same: peace, justice, equity and the opportunity for life with dignity.

I pray it will be heard and echoed by people of good will throughout the world.

Administration's breeder reactor program.

It does not give anyone everything they demanded—but it is fair, balanced, and workable.

Gee, that's something else, really beautiful.

Now is the time for statesmanship and concern for the general welfare, not for endless contention over narrow issues.