Jimmy Carter

The only permanent solution will come from the people who live there.

Violence cannot resolve Northern Ireland's problems; it only increases them and solves nothing.

The path of reconciliation, cooperation, and peace is the only course that can end the human suffering and lead to a better future for all the people of Northern Ireland.

I urge Federal, State and local officials, as well as leaders of civic, educational and religious organizations to conduct related ceremonies and programs on that day.

I do hereby proclaim the week beginning September 11, 1977, as National Hispanic Heritage Week.

Today, Americans have come to recognize the important role of the Hispanic community both in the life and work of the United States.

I call upon appropriate Government officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on Citizenship Day, September 17, 1977.

I also designate as Constitution Week the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1977.

Every person has the right to live in a society that values their contributions and respects their dignity.

My government is solidly committed to these efforts, which we believe will maintain the credibility of existing NATO strategy into the 1980's and beyond.

The United States remains categorically committed to NATO's strategy of forward defense and flexible response.

This is a crucial point in the struggle to achieve full equality for women under the law.

Strong action is needed to guarantee women total equality in the areas of politics and government, education, employment and related benefits, health care, housing and justice.

I further urge all our people to dedicate themselves anew to the goal of achieving equal rights for women under the law.

Equal rights for women are an inseparable part of human rights for all.

I'm very proud of this program.

I think this is one of the finest programs that I've had a part in.

There is hereby established the Presidential Management Intern Program.

I'm sure we'll have intense competition for these jobs in Government.

An engaged and informed citizenry is the foundation of a strong democracy.

The actions necessary to carry out the recommended terminations and consolidations should be completed as soon as possible.

The President's Advisory Board on International Investment is terminated.

The Citizens' Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality is terminated.

I am pleased that, as a result of the actions recommended, the 1,189 advisory committees reviewed will be reduced by 480 or forty percent of the total.

The Consumer Advisory Council is terminated.