Jimmy Carter

I call upon all Americans to learn basic fire prevention and personal fire safety practices and to apply these safeguards to reduce the toll of death, burn injuries and property loss due to fire.

I don't think the U.N. has any jurisdiction.

Such programs should include redesign of jobs and work schedules to open up permanent part-time opportunities.

The vital importance of a rapid implementation of President Carter's energy program cannot be overstated.

My preference is to have the wellhead tax receipts go to tax rebates.

I am convinced that France, as a major power, can make a positive contribution both to the maintenance of allied security and to the search for a more secure and stable international order.

I urge the Senate to give these Treaties early and favorable consideration.

I think the House took very courageous action in this respect, and my hope and expectation is that the Senate will do the same.

I am asking you to establish innovative programs to expand opportunities for men and women seeking part-time employment.

We are not just an idle bystander.

I want to welcome all of you to the White House.

Close U.S.-French consultations are important on these and other issues.

I transmit herewith, for the purpose of receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to ratification, the Panama Canal Treaty and the Treaty Concerning the Permanent Neutrality and Operation of the Panama Canal.

I'm keeping an open mind about this entire subject until the Senate goes through its present procedure of analyzing in detail all of the new charges and allegations and claims and statements that have been made about Bert Lance.

Part-time workers are an important, but relatively untapped national resource.

I express admiration for French leadership in resolving many international economic, social, political, and technological problems.

The Treaties serve the essential interest of the United States in an efficient and safe Canal.

I appreciate France's expressed willingness to participate in the International Fuel Cycle Evaluation.

I don't know of anything illegal that Bert Lance has done.

The U.S. economic recovery would continue into 1978.

I believe that much can be done within existing employment ceilings.

Hope is a powerful force that drives us to achieve our goals and overcome obstacles.

I have learned more and more as a President the somewhat unique nature of France, to honor the friendship that ties them with us as an ally.

I invite comments and suggestions for improving this process; these should be sent to my Assistant for Intergovernmental Relations.

We've never raised arms against France.