Every act of energy conservation like this is more than just common sense--I tell you it is an act of patriotism.
Jimmy Carter
The Public Record
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.
We can manage the short-term shortages more effectively and we will, but there are no short-term solutions to our long-range problems.
Mr. President, we're in trouble. Talk to us about blood and sweat and tears.
Federal government employees traditionally have responded generously in aiding those less fortunate than ourselves.
I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, in order to assure equitable treatment under Proclamation 4445, as amended, and acting under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the statutes of the United States…
I wish to especially thank Chairmen Zablocki and Brooks of the responsible House committees and Chairmen Church and Ribicoff of the Senate committees for their leadership.
I hope the Congress soon will complete action to establish this Institute.
The administration can now move ahead to establish the International Development Cooperation Agency (IDCA).





