Jimmy Carter

The long-term solution to the shoe industry's difficulties lies not in the restriction of imports, but in innovation and modification of the industry's facilities.

Submitted February 27, 1980

Announcement: nomination of Walter Meheula Heen to be United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii

Announcement: nomination of John T. Nixon to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Tennessee

I hereby direct the Secretary of the Interior to take all steps necessary to implement this proclamation.

Only problems as extreme as those then faced by the domestic shoe industry could justify the modest mandatory limits on imports.

Submitted February 28, 1980

The Nation will shortly begin to tax the windfall profits of the oil industry.

The United States should continue to work with other governments to coordinate procurement practices and reduce opportunities for corruption.

There is no excuse for continued inaction.

I will nominate James Eugene Goodby, of East Derry, N.H., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Finland.

I have reviewed the activities of U.S. Government departments and agencies during CY 1979 with respect to the prevention of nuclear proliferation.

The tax will provide sufficient revenues to encourage private industry to expand its exploration and development of domestic oil.

I congratulate the House and Senate conferees for completing work last night on a tough, energy-sound windfall profits tax.

Recognizing the general availability of controlled items from alternative sources, the administration should, when feasible, seek the cooperation of other governments in the application of export controls.

The programs authorized by this bill are essential for an effective United States contribution to the reduction of hunger, poverty, and other developmental problems of the peoples of the less-developed countries.

This action is a major victory for the Nation.

I think their vote demands quick action on the energy legislation.

I hope that this will be a signal to the Congress to act without delay on the three major bills.

Have access to agency information relevant to their duties, including information on the nature and hazardousness of substances in agency workplaces.

Provide leadership and guidance to the heads of agencies to assist them with their occupational safety and health responsibilities.

Furnish to employees places and conditions of employment that are free from recognized hazards.

I think it's a very good demonstration of support for what we are trying to do—some successes, some unnecessary delays, but we're making progress.

Assure that no employee is subject to restraint, interference, coercion, discrimination or reprisal for filing a report of an unsafe or unhealthy working condition.

I'm very deeply grateful to everybody who helped us there.