Jimmy Carter

I am disappointed at the decision by the Congress to override my veto of H.R. 7102.

I believe that the earliest possible date would be preferable so that the maximum number of debates can be scheduled.

You represent 500 years of service to our Nation.

The beauty of a capital or the beauty of even a capitol building is part of a democracy.

I believe that all of you leave here with a recognition that your lives have been meaningful so far.

I am returning without my signature H.R. 7102, the Veterans Administration Health Care Amendments of 1980, because this bill would provide $80 million a year to Veterans Administration ('VA') physicians in unwarranted salary bonuses rather…

The administration's initiative to prevent the influx of Southwest Asian heroin into the United States

At the same time, the current level of health care is not, in all areas, sufficient.

Universal, free, quality education for all Americans is part of the greatness of our future as well as our past.

President's approval of Congressional Medal of Honor award to former Cpl. Anthony Casamento, USMC

I'm proud to be the first President to address your annual convention.

Clearly, much more remains to be done for our veterans, and it is essential that we direct additional funds to those most in need.

Rather than spend $80 million on unneeded bonuses for a relatively few physicians, I would prefer that the Congress target funds more directly on improving health care benefits and treatment for veterans.

I look forward this year to several debates with the Republican nominee in different parts of the country.

Your example strengthens my faith in our Nation and in the future of our Nation.

It should be clear to everyone who studies national security or defense that our work to keep America the strongest nation in the world is not finished.

The surest guarantee of that peace today is an American military force strong enough for now and for tomorrow.

God bless you. It's good to have you as a friend and an ally.

The resolution of the Alaska lands question is the most important conservation measure to come before any Congress or any President in this century.

I am pleased by today's action in the Senate on the Alaska lands bill.

Resolution of the system's financial problems is a serious, pressing concern for rail workers, the rail industry, and the million rail pension beneficiaries.

The general conclusion is that the railroad industry retirement system has an acute short-term financial problem as well as long-term financial problems.

A financially sound rail industry pension is vital to the one million annuitants now receiving benefits.

I and the Democratic Party are better qualified to run this Nation the next 4 years.

I thought it was a very gracious thing for him to come.