Jimmy Carter

I hereby determine that a regional energy emergency exists in the State of Ohio of such severity that a temporary suspension of certain particulate control regulations under the Ohio Air Quality Implementation Plan may be necessary.

I have taken a different philosophy from some of my predecessors in trying to concentrate Federal program funds in the most intensely needful areas.

It's a very discouraging and frustrating thing to be the intermediary or the messenger boy between a group of leaders in the Middle East who won't even speak to each other.

I think Prime Minister Begin has been very forthcoming in receiving Sadat.

I don't think anybody could argue with those two basic principles.

I have determined that...further investigation of U.S. national security interests as they relate to bolts, nuts, and large screws is warranted.

My hope is that the postal reform bill as presently drafted will not get out of the Rules Committee and, if it does, that it won't pass.

An act to repeal section 3306 of title 5, United States Code, to eliminate the requirement of apportionment of appointments in the departmental service in the District of Columbia.

I feel confident that now the regional offices will have a rapidly increasing degree of both autonomy and responsibility.

The vote on the Panama Canal treaties will be, perhaps, the most important vote that I will face during my own term of office.

I have determined that provision of import relief on U.S. imports of iron or steel lag screws or bolts would not be in the national economic interest.

I think Amy has benefited greatly from what she has derived in the public school system in the District.

I believe that we need and I believe that we will get a separate department of education.

Protection of Children Against Sexual Exploitation Act of 1977.

Education will never get the visibility that it deserves.

I think we have made some good progress in the last 12 months in the Middle East.

I have a great admiration for you all and a great appreciation for what you have meant for our country.

An act to amend Public Law 95-18, providing for emergency drought relief measures.

Black Lung Benefits Revenue Act of 1977.

This treaty will signal our support for universal IAEA safeguards.

I am pleased to submit a treaty with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

I urge the Senate to act favorably on this Agreement at an early date and give its advice and consent to ratification.

It's very important work, and the progress has been, I think, profound.

A peace settlement must go beyond the mere termination of belligerency.

Helping the parties achieve a negotiated comprehensive settlement of the Middle East conflict remains of highest importance in American policy.