Now is the time for us to work together, to recognize that we have a common problem, a common challenge.
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 most important single action that every single person in this country can take is to save energy, to conserve energy, to stop wasting energy.
I'm the first President in 56 years that has served so far without a single American being killed in combat overseas.
The American people respond when they have a clear guidance and an understanding and are told the truth about the problems that we face and the challenges that confront our Nation.
Conservation is one of the most important and patriotic challenges that we've ever faced.
I can't think of any more appropriate subject for a summit conference anywhere in our Nation and particularly in this part of our country than you have chosen.
We were not adequately prepared for it by past action, but now we understand the problem much better.
We're a nation of immigrants, yes, we're even a nation of refugees, but that gives us strength, not weakness.
This is a very serious subject, and the fact that all of you would assemble here is proof that you agree with me about my expression of concern.
We must meet the needs of the poor families, particularly in the northern part of our Nation.





