Jimmy Carter

We've had unprecedented consultations with the Members of the Congress, both parties.

The continued strength and competitiveness of all sectors of this system, and indeed the entire free enterprise system of our Nation, is a high priority for my administration and for the Congress.

I will exercise my authority to veto bills that I consider to be a threat to a balanced budget.

I'm absolutely determined that we shall succeed.

Although the poor and the deprived suffer most from inflation, we wanted to be very careful not to slash those programs that deal with the more unfortunate in our society.

The new law will permit institutions to prevent or to overcome the previous wide cyclical changes and swings and to develop a more stable deposit base.

It's important for the credibility of our entire anti-inflation effort for the budget to be balanced.

I, Jimmy Carter, President of the United States of America, by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the United States of America, do proclaim that Part 3 of the Appendix to the Tariff Schedules of the United…

I am pleased to sign into law today S. 2269, to extend the economic emergency loan program through September 1980.

The need to renew and extend this program is critical.

It is important that we not allow the economic viability of our agricultural sector to be undermined.

I have directed Secretary Bergland to ensure that these loans are primarily used to cover operating expenses.

The operating credit that farmers need to plant their spring crops is extremely tight.

We have to make hard choices, as individuals and as governments, and as a nation.

Participated in a briefing on administration policies and programs given for Members of Congress.

Attended a reception for members of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers union.

I have made three commitments to our Nation: first, to ensure fairness; second, to protect the most distressed or needy Americans; and third, to preserve our Nation's security.

I expect and hope that the House-Senate conference, now meeting, would complete its work on a new authorization bill before this latest continuing resolution expires.

National Bicycling Day is a time to promote the benefits of cycling.

The time has come for us to act together, not with a slogan or idol or false promises, but with a courageous and consistent and tenacious policy, and a common purpose.

We are trimming social services with minimum adverse effect to the poor.

Transmitted to the Congress the 1978 annual report on Mine Safety and Health Activities.

Inflation is the cruelest and most regressive of all taxes, and that's a tax that I'm determined to cut this year, in 1980.

I reiterate the commitment that I have previously made not to allow this agency to be picked to pieces by special interests.

I underscore my intention to veto any bill which cripples the ability of the FTC to protect the consumers of this country.