I did it with a sense of relief, a sense of sure judgment, and a sense of confidence.
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.
This would employ young Americans aged 16 to 24 in conservation programs and in the maintenance and improvement of public parks, forests and recreation areas.
I requested $1.5 billion, to be spent over an 18-month period, for new youth unemployment programs.
Three-quarters of the money would be spent through the CETA system on the basis of applications to the Secretary.
I think this distinction is one that is now recognized by Israeli leaders.
We would concentrate these projects where the need was greatest, but they would be open to all unemployed youth.
I have asked the Congress for this one-year extension to give us time to review the program and consider what steps would make it most responsive to the problems of the unemployed.
My commitment to withdraw American ground troops from Korea has not changed.
I do hereby proclaim the month of April, 1977, as Cancer Control Month.
I'd like to propose a toast to the brave and courageous leader of a brave and courageous country--our friend, the people of Israel--Prime Minister Rabin.
I believe that the people of the District, through their elected representatives, can best decide for themselves such questions as the proper way to provide high-quality health care.
As long as I have any influence on our Government, that recognition and that strength and that friendship and that sense of mutual purpose will never waver.
We understand very clearly in our own country--strong and powerful and secure--that security is important and is the essence of what Israel can expect from us and from the rest of the world.
I will nominate Carol Tucker Foreman to be an Assistant Secretary of Agriculture.
I consider it to be an equal partnership that's derived for our country and for the cause of freedom tremendous benefits for us.
The people of the District of Columbia share with the other people of our Nation a determination to improve such public services as health care and a desire to do so with the least possible interference from the Federal Government.
I was distressed to learn of the extensive damage and suffering caused by yesterday's earthquake in Romania.





