Jimmy Carter

This Order shall be effective November 20, 1977.

There is hereby established the National Commission for the Review of Antitrust Laws and Procedures.

None of the moneys mentioned in the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement Act of 1964 for Certain Employees shall be assignable.

We must strive to be a nation that reflects the highest ideals of freedom, justice, and equality.

There will be substantial tax reductions in 1978, combined with comprehensive tax reform.

This has been, already, a tremendous accomplishment.

I think it's much more important to have direct negotiations between Egypt and Israel than to have us acting as a constant, dominant intermediary.

The Soviets have been involved in the peace negotiations ever since 1973.

Two of Israel's most cherished desires have already been met.

Well, I think that we or the Soviets ought to play a constructive role.

1977 is a year when we are seeing major legislation, long overdue, passed.

I've never had any conversation with Senator Long that would either encourage me or require me to change my position from what it was last April.

I think the importance of it is that there has been an initiation of direct, person-to-person negotiations between Israel and the major power in the Mideast among the Arab nations who are Israel's neighbors.

Thank you. I have two brief statements to make.

I think that President Asad wants peace with Israel, and there's no doubt in my mind that King Hussein wants peace with Israel.

I think that the other Arab leaders do want peace with Israel.

We have tried to spell out very clearly... the United States position.

The United States has been very pleased to see this reduction in distrust and a reduction in fear and a reduction in suspicion between the Arabs and the Israelis.

In the last few days we have seen, I believe, an historic breakthrough in the search for a permanent, lasting peace in the Middle East.

His passing is a loss to the Congress and to the Nation.

I am especially grateful for his wise and generous counsel during the early months of my administration.

The unexpected death of Senator John L. McClellan deprives the Senate of a resolute and gifted lawmaker.

The President expressed his appreciation for the call and characterized the conversation as warm and encouraging

National Day of Prayer for the Year 1977

The Prime Minister again expressed his appreciation for the President's efforts in the Middle East