Jimmy Carter

I agree with their advice.

We do not consider it necessary at this time to impose additional sanctions, but that is always an option open to us.

Americans want leadership, and they want it from us.

He's also asked that I express his personal thanks to the many hundreds of volunteers in both those States who helped to make these two important victories possible.

I will be meeting with President Sadat next week and the following week with Prime Minister Begin to continue that process of bringing peace to that troubled region and enhancing the security of Egypt and Israel and therefore enhancing the…

But we cannot continue to send $80 billion overseas to pay for foreign oil indefinitely and still expect real progress towards full employment.

We have been seeking a positive development in Iran and have had in mind the transfer of the American hostages from control of the militants to the care and protection of the Iranian Government.

I think the only thing I can say now is, based upon the statement of the President of Iran, that the hostages will be transferred to the care and protection of the Iranian Government.

Our patience is not endless, and the Iranian Government must realize that failure to bring this outrage to an end is directly contrary to the best interests not only of ourselves and the hostages but also contrary to the best interests of…

We must meet the challenges not with whining and complaining, not with trepidation about the future nor with fear, but with courage.

I hereby request that Sunday, May 11, 1980, be observed as Mother's Day.

No one in the Government of the United States has apologized to anyone in the Government of Iran because—

We will assume that the President will carry out the commitment that he has made early this morning.

Today's mothers are involved in every aspect of business, politics, education, sports, the arts, the sciences, and government.

There is no more powerful force for peace than the United States of America—a beacon for freedom and for human rights, committed to world peace for all, and strong militarily.

I have served clear notice that any attempt by any outside force to gain control of the Persian Gulf region will be regarded as an assault on the vital interests of the United States of America.

Each year, we set aside a special day of celebration to thank this Nation's mothers for the role they play in our lives.

We do not intend to carry out additional sanctions against Iran at this time.

I am just as determined with your help—with some sacrifice required on a transient basis and with some temporary disappointments, yes—to control inflation in this country.

Whether they seek careers or work full time in the home, mothers contribute immensely to our Nation's future by shaping the character of our children.

That is why our observance of Mother's Day is so important.

This will be the first balanced budget that our Nation has had in 12 years.

This law assures the ability of a strong and independent Federal Reserve to manage the Nation's monetary affairs by encouraging bank membership in the Federal Reserve System.

This is not only a significant step in reducing inflation, but it's a major victory for savers, and particularly for small savers.

This morning we are assembled in the White House to take action which will have far-reaching, beneficial effects on our Nation.