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.
The principle that justice should be done in public is a basic part of our legal tradition.
I want every voter to get answers to the important questions about each candidate.
The Privacy Protection Act is an integral part of my administration's strong, ongoing commitment to a national privacy policy.
I've appointed more women by far than all the other Presidents in this Nation combined in Federal judgeships, and I'll continue that process.
It is my expectation that these Federal funds be directed to the maximum extent possible at rail restructuring projects.
It is vital to the railroad industry and to all Americans who depend upon rail services.
Today I take great pleasure in signing the Staggers Rail Act of 1980.
I established a Regulatory Council to weed out inconsistencies and to encourage innovation.
I challenge him now in a very constructive way, not an adversarial way, to meet me under any circumstances on a head-to-head debate.
This act will help assure a strong and healthy future for our Nation's railroads and the men and women who work for them.
Those who ignore this challenge...have failed to grasp what may well be the central challenge of our time.





