Jimmy Carter

The nearly $25 billion that we have spent under the current GI bill has been an excellent investment in our Nation's future.

I will nominate Lincoln E. Moses, of Stanford, Calif., to be Administrator of the Energy Information Administration.

This means that a single veteran is now eligible for up to $4,745 in grants for a 9-month school year, plus an additional $2,500 in low-interest loans.

I am pleased to sign into law today H.R. 8701, the GI Bill Improvement Act of 1977.

I do hereby call upon the people of this Nation, and their local and national government officials, to observe Wright Brothers Day, December 17, 1977, with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Let us never forget that freedom is not free. It is always a struggle, always requires vigilance and sacrifice.

You have honored our country.

What we do in science in this country has a tremendous impact on the decisions made in other nations.

We are not trying to establish nor to maintain a college aid program.

I'm very grateful this morning to participate in a small way in a ceremony.

Every person has the right to live with dignity and respect in a just society.

I think that once this meeting is over, if it is successful--and I pray that it will be--then this threat that the rest of the Arabs see in being abandoned by the strong nation of Egypt will be removed.

Some of them, I think, have underestimated the willingness of their own people to accept strong moves toward a new understanding.

I promised both men on the telephone this week that I would be watching and listening to every word.

My prayer was one that recognized this whole world wants peace; that Christ, our Savior, is the Prince of Peace.

I think this is proof in itself that had we leaders of the world been more aggressive in taking bold steps that the people would have responded.

I think the fact that the Arabs, the Moslems, the Jews, the Christians all worship the same God and freely acknowledge it is a binding force that gives an avenue of communication and common purpose.

I was particularly touched yesterday when President Sadat walked down the red welcoming carpet and shook hands with Mr. Dayan, and he and Mrs. Meir exchanged a friendship, and he bent and kissed her on the cheek.

In a ceremony on the North Lawn at the White House, the President planted a red maple tree from Georgia.

Leadership is about inspiring others to work towards a common goal with dedication and integrity.

The movies have touched all our lives--mine as a farmboy.

Agencies will be allowed some flexibility to adapt these requirements to meet their unique needs.

I can't express adequately what it has meant to me personally and to our Nation.

This order will be published in draft form with a notice inviting public suggestions and comments.

I expect to see significant improvements made in your department or agency as a result of your personal initiatives.