Political Quotes

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.

Quotes by year · 1976–20249,111 total · peak 1980 (2447)
1976: 512 quotes1977: 1,895 quotes1978: 2,048 quotes1979: 2,045 quotes1980: 2,447 quotes1981: 112 quotes1984: 2 quotes2003: 1 quote2004: 5 quotes2005: 1 quote2006: 16 quotes2007: 2 quotes2008: 1 quote2009: 5 quotes2011: 1 quote2014: 3 quotes2019: 2 quotes2021: 1 quote2022: 4 quotes2023: 1 quote2024: 7 quotes
Mar 13, 1980

Class for class, the ships in this authorization request are more survivable than ships now in the fleet.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

We are saddened by the awful loss of life, and share the grief of those who knew the victims.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

Remarks and a question-and-answer session on the results of the March 11 State Democratic Party primaries and caucuses

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

I commend the Congress, and particularly Representative Jack Brooks and Senator Abraham Ribicoff, for the passage of this legislation.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

For all of us, but especially for the most disadvantaged among us, inflation is indeed the most cruel tax of all.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

I consider all of these ships to be combat effective in terms of their ability to accomplish their designated mission.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

We are not content for the innocent American hostages to be held by terrorists for one single day.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

A balanced budget is not a cure-all, but it's a necessary part of an overall commitment.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

I've long believed that our Nation must use more of this natural resource in our own national defense.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 13, 1980

The text of the Executive order is printed in the FEDERAL REGISTER of March 14, 1980.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 12, 1980

I determined that an overall average increase of 7.02 percent in General Schedule rates of pay was dictated by economic conditions affecting the general welfare.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 12, 1980

I urge the Senate to complete its action on the windfall profits tax bill promptly.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 12, 1980

The windfall profits tax, which I proposed as a companion to the decontrol of crude oil prices, is central to an equitable energy policy.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 12, 1980

I am very pleased that the House of Representatives today approved the conference report on the windfall profits tax by a substantial majority.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 11, 1980

Seven and a half million Americans have been given a head start over the life which they would have led.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 11, 1980

It is hereby ordered that Section 1-101(e) of Executive Order No. 12154 of September 4, 1979 is amended

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 10, 1980

I think it's a good characteristic of a great nation to show this deep concern.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 10, 1980

The guardians of the law are our courts and those who serve them.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 10, 1980

This invasion of Afghanistan directly threatens one of the most vital and strategically important regions of the world.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 10, 1980

I'm very grateful that the partnership that has been formed—with State officials, with the congressional delegation, and with your city officials in New York City and otherwise.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Politicians like Jimmy Carter