Today marks a milestone of a different sort, but of similar significance.
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 Camp David accords continue to provide the soundest framework for building on the significant progress which has already been achieved.
The two sides agreed on the need for closer consultations among the industrialized democracies to formulate a comprehensive strategy based on mutual security.
Today I announced five persons whom I will nominate for reappointment as members of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation.
The principles of the rule of law, vital to the health and stability of the world community, are at stake in this crisis.
I reiterated the U.S. commitment for a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.
India's failure to accept international safeguards on all its peaceful nuclear activities and its failure to commit itself not to conduct further nuclear explosions are of serious concern to me.
I urge my fellow citizens to join with international relief agencies in assisting and helping the Afghan refugees in their struggle for survival.
For this reason, last June I directed the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior to use maximum speed in updating land management plans.
I urge the House and Senate to resolve any differences promptly so that the benefits of this legislation can take effect as soon as possible.
I am proud of the progress we have made since the first RPA documents were transmitted to Congress in 1976.
This action reflects my judgment that non-proliferation would be set back, not advanced, by withholding these exports.
The lamp held high by the Statue of Liberty still sheds its light into the darkness of tyranny, poverty and war.
Approval of these exports will help strengthen ties with a key South Asian democracy at a time when it is particularly important for us to do so.
The power of democracy and freedom will shape the future of the world.
I commend the bipartisan efforts of Chairmen Harold Johnson and James Howard, and ranking minority members William Harsha and Bud Shuster in achieving the rapid passage of this important measure.
The wise use of these valuable natural resources is essential for providing continuing social and economic benefits to Americans.
I want to make it clear that I do in fact regard these export applications as having fallen within the statutory grace period before the full-scope safeguards requirement of action 128a takes effect.
My Administration has demonstrated a deep and abiding commitment to maintaining and enhancing the quality of our nation's environment.
We are bound by shared ideals, shared goals, and shared respect for one another.
America has watched with wonder and with deep appreciation and admiration, in both Spain and Portugal, as they've made a remarkable transition from autocracy to democracy in the last several years.
The documents, which are being transmitted to the Congress today, will be useful in your consideration of natural resources policies, programs, and budgets.





