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.
We have enough problems and opportunities; we're not looking for new ones.
The heads of state and government are jointly resolved that their governments should take immediate action to cease all flights to that country.
We define ourselves by the values that we are willing to sacrifice to defend
I'm hopeful that the Congress will act without delay to implement our energy policy.
We pray for the unification of Germany as the expression of will by the people of your great nation.
Looking back over the years, we can learn from the experience here in Berlin the conditions for maintaining freedom and for reducing international tension by negotiation.
I think that now with the unfortunate devaluation of the dollar, you can get much more bargains in our country than you could when you were there.
I'm honored to join the citizens of this vital and dynamic city to declare again, whatever happens, Berlin will remain free.
As a city of human freedom, human hope, and human rights, Berlin is a light to the whole world; a city on a hill—it cannot be hidden; the eyes of all people are upon you.
The human benefits that have brightened the lives of Berliners, West and East, as a result of the 1971 Quadripartite Agreement are proof of what can be accomplished through detente.
I don't know. I hope that it will be removed in the future, but I have no idea when it might be.
I hope that you will take advantage of this chance to get to know Germany and Europe in depth.
Our two great and free nations believe equally in our obligation to promote global—and not just national—prosperity.
We will never yield in our commitment to pointing out violations of the agreements.





