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.
Let us also offer our prayers for those who live where there is strife, hunger, persecution, or injustice.
I have to admit that the applause sounds better now than it did a year ago.
I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Convention and give advice and consent to ratification.
The bill before me now, the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, without a doubt is one of the most important pieces of conservation legislation ever passed in this Nation.
May the year ahead be better for them and for their families and loved ones.
This is indeed a proud day for me and for the Congress and for all of you who've worked so hard to help create and enact this legislation.
We cannot let our eagerness for progress in energy and in technology outstrip our care for our land, for our water and for air.
We are setting aside for conservation an area of land larger than the State of California.





