Jimmy Carter

True democracy frees its citizens to realize the best in themselves and to require the highest standard of their government.

Despite the crises that beset the world today, the United States remains committed to preserving the framework of detente and to maintaining a dialog between the nations of the world.

Relations between Spain and the United States are better than at any time in recent memory.

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan carries strategic implications for the well-being of all nations which value peace and independence.

The United States supports and will continue to support the independence, territorial integrity and the unity of Yugoslavia.

I believe that we can meet those goals.

I have pointed out to the European leaders—and I don't think any have privately disagreed with me—that there is absolutely nothing in the Camp David accords that contradicts what the Palestinians and/or the Jordanians and other Arab…

I do not agree with any freeze nor any prohibition against American and European continuation of our uninterrupted plans.

The more the Soviets realize that they do stand isolated in the world, that they are condemned by the world as an aggressive power...the more likely the Soviets are to decide they've made a serious mistake.

I think a communiqué alone would not be enough, and we certainly don't consider it to be enough in our own case.

We are committed to the Camp David process, as long as the Egyptians and the Israelis agree with us that there is an ongoing chance of progress toward a comprehensive peace.

I think it's coming at a good time.

It's hard to predict what the Soviets are doing.

Hijacking remains a threat to international civil aviation and there can be no relaxation of efforts to combat this threat.

The problem of refugees has to be attacked at its root.

By making that contribution, you are witnesses to an essential element of the American spirit: concern for the world and its people.

Together we are working toward a day when human beings shall not make others go homeless and hungry, when all people will have a voice in deciding their own destiny.

I'm equally happy today to be welcomed by you to your ancient and holy city.

As Chancellor Schmidt said, the presence of any of their troops there is unacceptable.

His moral and spiritual leadership has focused the attention of the world upon those suffering from hunger, from poverty and disease; upon refugees in every corner of the Earth; and upon those laboring under political repression.

I assured Chancellor Schmidt that we have absolutely no doubt that he and the Federal Republic of Germany are completely committed to carry out the agreement.

I'm grateful for your efforts toward the release of the 53 American hostages being held in Iran, victims of terrorism who are being held in continued defiance of international law and universally accepted standards of decency.

We both agree completely that the Soviets must withdraw all their troops from Afghanistan.

In this trying time, when so many fall victim to violence, to hunger, and to tyranny, we need the integrity of words and actions.

America's settlers were drawn to our own shores by the promise of freedom and of a better life.