"I hope, provide some measure of immediate relief to the stricken area and help a courageous people to overcome the effects of disaster."
"H.R. 7020, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980."
"It is gratifying to join Congress in devoting increased attention to the under-involvement of women and minorities in the scientific and technical professions."
"This legislation, known as the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, is the latest and one of the most important steps that we have taken."
"Now, Therefore, I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States, do proclaim that:"
"I'm very delighted now to sign this legislation."
"We must face that responsibility."
"This directly affects the chemical industry, and the enlightened attitude of the executives of that industry was a very constructive element."
"This bill represents a fine achievement for the Congress and for my own administration and for the whole Nation."
"It fills a major gap in the existing laws of our country and also will tend to focus the attention of the public on this very crucial problem that must be resolved."
"John Lennon helped create the music and the mood of our time."