I know that the same characteristics that existed when he became President, when he served, still exist among people in our country today.
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.
Your network of social services is composed of tens of thousands of Americans united by faith.
I predict that if Jane Byrne stays as your mayor, and I think she will, this outpouring of affection and appreciation which you have demonstrated for her will continue.
We recognized that spiritual uplift for a person can only follow if the bare necessities of life are provided.
Your mayor is depending on you, and your President is depending on you, also.
That must always be our commitment, as it must be in times like these.
I hope we can do more once the food and medicine begins to flow to those who need it.
We're making final plans now for a White House Conference on the Families.
A heavy responsibility rests on the regimes and fighting armies causing so much of the misery in Kampuchea.





