Jimmy Carter

This is a very fine annual occasion for us.

On behalf of the American people, and for ourselves, Rosalynn and I extend our deepest condolences to Mrs. Ohira and her family, and to the people of Japan.

Those differences don't make us weak; they make us stronger.

We're very delighted to have all of you here tonight.

Each one of those dollars has attracted $17.

We made everybody check their political speeches at the gate.

Thank you very much, have a good time.

It would have been better for me and for our country, for my reputation as a leader and for our Nation's reputation as a leader, had the Congress supported the oil import fee.

I want to say that I've been impressed not only with the courage that the people here have shown in face of a natural disaster.

I hereby determine that the furnishing of such assistance to Yugoslavia is important to the security of the United States.

I want to make that future come true, and I ask you to join with me in this great undertaking.

I'm not guilty, Your Honor.

I think whether it is civil or criminal should be the concern and judged by the Attorney General.

We are strong. We are growing stronger.

You come because people need you and you come often because your home hasn't been hit.

It is both legal and constitutional to restrict travel to Iran for several reasons.

We must have a military budget, with steady, predictable and sustained growth.

That sounds like the highest authority.

We simply must do everything we can to stop it.

I wanted them to realize that we're in it together.

I'm overwhelmed with the sense of courage and dedication that has been shown.

The Federal Government will remain eager to help in any way possible.

Where a city's problem in the past was the mayor's alone, it's now a problem that we share together.

We will fight together to win, and we will not lose this battle.

The loss of property and the loss of life is a sobering reminder to us that there is a need for us to work together in a time of challenge.