Jimmy Carter

But I think that this is a means by which we can spend 2 full days both getting acquainted with one another and, I hope, addressing questions in a courageous and substantive fashion.

Freedom is the right of every individual to live with dignity and self-respect.

The true measure of success is how we contribute to the well-being of others.

We must remain committed to the principles of justice and fairness in all aspects of our society.

Strong communities are built on the values of compassion, respect, and cooperation.

Leadership requires the courage to face challenges and the wisdom to seek solutions.

We can take one immediate step toward solving this serious problem by removing antiquated and unnecessary obstacles which prevent voters from participating in the electoral process.

The United States as a Pacific nation maintains a strong interest in the Asian-Pacific region.

I believe that implementation of its recommendations can assure the United States of effective broadcasting programs in the years ahead.

Present U.S. international broadcast transmission facilities are inadequate.

This Administration firmly supports U.S. international broadcasting as part of our commitment to the freer flow of information and ideas.

I am deeply concerned that our country ranks behind at least twenty other democracies in its level of voter participation.

Japan is fully qualified to become a permanent member of the Security Council of the United Nations.

I reaffirmed that the United States will honor its security commitments.

My review of the U.S. international broadcasting effort has led me to the following conclusions.

The Convention is one of the most important maritime environmental protection measures ever completed.

There is no significant unused transmitter capacity available for sharing among U.S. broadcasters or between U.S. and other Western broadcasters.

I feel that entry into force of this Convention will be an important step in controlling and preventing pollution from vessel discharges.

Extending Board for International Broadcasting-type transmissions to other nations where access to information is restricted would be highly impractical for a variety of reasons.

A comprehensive outline of U.S. worldwide broadcasting needs indicates a requirement for 12 additional VOA transmitters for broadcast to Asia and Africa, beyond those required for European broadcasts.

I do hereby proclaim the third Saturday of each May as Armed Forces Day.

I pledged an urban and regional policy based on mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual commitment between State and local governments on the one hand and the federal government on the other.

This is a high priority for my Administration, and I have asked Jack Watson and Stu Eizenstat to facilitate and support your collective efforts in every way possible.

May their life ahead be as long as it has been in the past, and blessed with permanent peace.

The first step toward achieving that goal must be coordination among federal departments and agencies.