The white cane is an invaluable tool with which they can move about confidently and, most important, independently.
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.
The successful lobbying was done by your actions, not by anybody's words.
I urge all agencies of Federal, state and local government involved in the planning and implementation of programs directed to finding solutions to such national concerns as energy conservation, environmental protection, and economic…
I urge officials in private industry and in government who are responsible for using or regulating hazardous materials to seek and implement measures to significantly reduce the possibility of life loss in the event of manufacturing…
Here in New York that New Partnership is indeed a demonstrated reality.
I encourage the fire service, police, prosecutors, the insurance industry, and government to work together to remove incentives for arson, and to improve arson detection and prosecution so that we can begin to eliminate this costly, often…
This bill represents a crucial step in New York's long and difficult climb back towards solvency and independence.
I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the year 1978, diamond jubilee anniversary of powered flight, as National Aviation Year.
I call upon American families and other property owners to install smoke detectors, to practice exit drills, and to be especially vigilant in guarding against fires caused by cooking and fires caused by smoking materials.
What we do here today is not an end but a beginning—a beginning of a new life, a better life for us all.
Fire causes more loss of life and property in the United States than all other natural disasters combined.
His untiring efforts in the ecumenical movement stand out for me at this sad moment.
During his 15 years as Pontiff, the voice of Paul VI served as a clear, moral beacon to a troubled world.
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Pope Paul VI, a man whose life and works have served me personally as a source of great moral inspiration.
Pope Paul's world travels exemplified his role of pilgrim, carrying the message of peace and love to the far corners of the world.
There are 2 million families in our country that depend for their livelihood on tobacco farmers.
I think anyone knows that there is no incompatibility between these two commitments.
No group of people wants peace more than those who are ready to give their lives in time of war.
We have not and we will not ever become a second-rate power in any respect, and you can depend on that.





