Jimmy Carter

I urge the Congress to act expeditiously to approve this important project.

It is in our interest to bring the reserves in Alaska to market at the lowest possible price.

The selection of the Alcan project was made after an exhaustive review required by the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976.

Natural gas has become the Nation's scarcest and most desired fuel.

I don't think there's any way that I could find anyone to replace Bert Lance that would be...as competent, as strong, as decent, and as close to me as a friend and adviser.

My only intention was to make a contribution to this country and to you.

I think there is no doubt about Bert's being a man of complete integrity.

I have to ask the question at what price do I remain?

Bert has now had a chance to let his own positions be known.

I think it would be better to let Bert answer this question.

I know him to be a good and an honorable man.

I accept Bert's resignation with the greatest sense of regret and sorrow.

I will study with care all the points raised in the letter.

The standards were high at the beginning, the standards are still high.

The strength of the nation lies in the character of its people.

I invite all Americans, as well as all agencies and organizations dedicated to the well-being of children, to unite on that day in support of activities that will alert each of us to our separate and collective responsibilities to protect…

No American child should die or suffer needless handicaps from diseases for which safe and effective vaccines are readily available.

A society's strength is measured by its commitment to the well-being of all its members.

I reaffirm the commitment of the United States to the security of Israel.

Let us all recognize the valiant and determined efforts of the fire services, code enforcement officers, Federal officials, and State and local government officials in fire prevention and control.

I urge all Federal, State and local agencies concerned with such national problems as energy conservation, environmental protection, and economic well-being to consider fully how their programs can help assure that all Americans live and…

A just and lasting peace requires compromise and courageous leadership from all the parties to the negotiations.

I have a determination to help the parties reach that settlement.

The importance of instituting negotiations between the parties is emphasized.

I urge the continued cooperation of Government and the private sector in encouraging the use of smoke detection and fire suppression systems.