Jul 18, 1979
I accept your resignation with great appreciation for the excellent service you have rendered at the Treasury.
Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.
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Jul 18, 1979
Much of our social and economic progress depends upon a firm base of science and technology.
Jul 18, 1979
You have been a leading example of the readiness of prominent Americans from the private sector to render service in the public interest.
Jul 18, 1979
Whenever the laws that the Congress charges the Secretary of HEW to execute are administered with vigor, there will be controversy.
Jul 18, 1979
I accept your resignation with a genuine feeling of appreciation and of recognition for your notable accomplishments as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare.
Jul 18, 1979
My goal as Secretary has been to demonstrate that Government can do all these things, not only with compassion, but with competence.
Jul 18, 1979
Our Nation has been generously endowed by God with tremendous reserve supplies of these precious natural resources.
Jul 18, 1979
Our national investment in scientific research is returned to us many times over in the advances it generates.
Jul 17, 1979
I have today signed an Executive Order entitled Federal Legal Resources concerning the management of Federal legal resources.
Jul 17, 1979
The Council shall promote coordination and communication among Federal legal offices.
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