Dec 29, 1977
We are very proud to be here in Poland and to have had a chance to meet with and to learn from First Secretary Gierek.
Jimmy Carter
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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.
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Dec 29, 1977
I have a standing invitation from President Sadat to visit Egypt that he extended to me on his trip to Washington.
Dec 29, 1977
We hope to conclude the SALT II talks this year, hopefully in the spring.
Dec 29, 1977
I know in more vivid terms than before that nations like your own and like the Soviet Union, which have suffered so deeply, will never commence a war unless there is the most profound provocation or misunderstanding brought about by lack…
Dec 29, 1977
I think that our concept of human rights is preserved in Poland, as I've said, much better than (some) other European nations with which I'm familiar.
Dec 29, 1977
We already have a good relationship with Poland in cultural exchange, in technological and scientific cooperation, and in rapidly growing level of trade.
Dec 29, 1977
First Secretary Gierek said that he would give his own personal attention to alleviating this problem.
Dec 29, 1977
My hope is that in general we can reduce the threat of nuclear destruction in the European area.
Dec 29, 1977
Poland is self-sufficient in both hard coal and also brown coal, which is increasing in production in Poland itself.
Dec 29, 1977
Our nation is committed to the proposition that all countries would be autonomous, they would all be independent, and they would all be free of unwanted interference and entanglements with other nations.
Dec 28, 1977
I have come not only to express our own views to the people of Poland but also to learn your opinions and to understand your desires for the future.
Dec 28, 1977
Relations are changing between North and South, between East and West.
Dec 28, 1977
I am proud to begin this journey in Poland--friend of the United States since the time our Nation was founded.
Dec 28, 1977
I told the people of my Nation that this journey reflects the diversity of a rapidly changing world.
Dec 28, 1977
We undertake this trip to express our own views clearly and proudly, but also to learn and to understand the opinions and the desires of others.
Dec 27, 1977
I think having our Nation and its Government represent more accurately the hopes and dreams of the American people is a general accomplishment of which I am most proud.
Dec 27, 1977
I still favor the proposal that I made to the Congress last April 20.
Dec 27, 1977
I think it would be good to have a signed agreement between me and President Torrijos.
Dec 27, 1977
I think that the progress that has been made in the last month and a half has been remarkable.
Dec 27, 1977
Today I announced the appointment of the following persons as members of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House.
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