The price of oil is crippling, not only to us, in bringing additional inflation but also unemployment.
Jimmy Carter
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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.
In contrast, the peoples of both Portugal and the United States live in peace and freedom with respect for our neighbors and for our fellow citizens.
We are glad to be back in the United States of America, the greatest nation, by far, on Earth.
Today there are many thousands of Americans who proudly preserve their family heritage brought to our country from Portugal.
The principle of the rule of law, vital to the health and stability of the world community, is at stake in this crisis.
What is absolutely clear is that the growing economic relationship is of very great benefit to both countries.
I leave Yugoslavia with strong impressions of a brave and dedicated country.
Our domestic economic situation, of course, would concern me whether or not this were an election year.
I have been moved by the dignity and courage of the Yugoslav peoples at this time of national sorrow over the passing of President Tito.
We have reviewed our bilateral relations-which I am happy to affirm are excellent.
Portugal's principled response to the crises in Iran and in Afghanistan has been as welcome as it was courageous.
The United States has special reason to applaud Spain's emergence as a major partner in the unfinished tasks of peace.
I have been impressed by the determination of Yugoslavia's leaders as they face the challenges of the present and plan for the future.
The visits I am making in Europe bring me together with friends and allies for frank talk at a time of serious challenge to our common interests.
We fully recognize that this is a decision to be taken solely and exclusively by Spain, in its own time and in its own way.
The pursuit of arms control is itself a measure to prevent accidental conflict.
Spain is an integral and important part of Europe and the Western World.
I'm here to reiterate our firm support of Yugoslavia's independence, territorial integrity, and unity.
I look forward to a continuing exchange with you on international issues.
We know that Yugoslavia can make a significant contribution to the solution of international problems and to the further development of detente between East and West.





