He has served, and will continue to serve, as a model for America's young people.
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.
I have today approved S. 631, a bill to authorize the presentation of a specially struck gold medal to John Wayne.
For nearly half a century, the Duke has symbolized the American ideals of integrity, courage, patriotism, and strength.
The responsibility for governing this Nation belongs to us Democrats.
We need positive political solutions in America today, not just a sustained record of negative votes to appease some special, powerful political group back home.
The times we live in call for plain talk and call for political courage.
Whatever solutions we offer, there should be no illusions in the Democratic Party: No one in public office, in Detroit or in Washington, can escape having to make difficult decisions.
The members appointed today are: MICHAEL J. DUKAKIS, ROY R. ESCARCEGA, PATSY L. FRYMAN, ELI GINZBERG, GEORGE L. JENKINS, SAM LENA, RUTH LOVE, AUSTIN P. SULLIVAN, JR., JULIUS B. THROWER.
A joint resolution to confer certain powers on the Presidential Commission appointed to investigate the Three Mile Island nuclear Power plant accident.





