1980 - Color, President Carter: State of the Union Address 23Jan80 Card 3 of 4
re Five Year Defense Program:
“It's imperative that Congress approve this strong defense budget for 1981...”
“... recently we and other NATO members have decided to develop and to deploy modernized, intermediate-range nuclear forces to meet an unwarranted and increased threat from the nuclear weapons of the Soviet Union.”
re conflict in the Middle East - peace treaty between Egypt and Israel ” .. . We are now engaged in further negotiations to provide full autonomy for the people of the West Bank and Gaza, to resolve the Palestinian issue in all its aspects, and to preserve the peace and security of Israel. Let no one doubt our commitment to the security of Israel. In a few days we will observe an historic event when Israel makes another major withdrawal from the Sinai and when Ambassadors will be exchanged between Israel and Egypt.”
15:22:44 Re decision to normalize relations with the People's Republic of China. Increase of forces in Indian Ocean, Northeast Africa and Persian Gulf.
Reconfirms 1959 agreement re Pakistan. Asks Congress for additional military and economic aid for Pakistan. “In the weeks ahead, we will further strengthen political and military ties with other nations in the region. We believe that there are no irreconcilable differences between us and any Islamic nation. We respect the faith of Islam, and we are ready to cooperate with all Moslem countries.”
15:25:20 re possibility of imposing draft - Selective Service System .
re accountability of Intelligence agencies. Peace & human rights in Middle East & Southern Africa - repressive regimes (doesn’t specify which).
“Peace--a peace that preserves freedom--remains America's first goal. In the coming years, as a mighty nation we will continue to pursue peace. But to be strong abroad we must be strong at home. And in order to be strong, we must continue to face up to the difficult issues that confront us as a nation today.”
15:28:54 re excessive dependence on foreign oil and need for clear energy policy - “Our Nation will then have a major conservation effort, important initiatives to develop solar power, realistic pricing based on the true value of oil, strong incentives for the production of coal and other fossil fuels in the United States, and our Nation's most massive peacetime investment in the development of synthetic fuels. The American people are making progress in energy conservation. Last year we reduced overall petroleum consumption by 8 percent and gasoline consumption by 5 percent below what it was the year before. Now we must do more.”
(more about energy policy in Part 4)
We can provide the complete transcript of the speech.
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1980 - Color, President Carter: State of the Union Address 23Jan80 Card 3 of 4 re Five Year Defense Program: “It's imperative that Congress approve this strong defense budget for 1981...” “... recently we and other NATO members have decided to develop and to deploy modernized, intermediate-range nuclear forces to meet an unwarranted and increased threat from the nuclear weapons of the Soviet Union.” re conflict in the Middle East - peace treaty between Egypt and Israel ” .. . We are now engaged in further negotiations to provide full autonomy for the people of the West Bank and Gaza, to resolve the Palestinian issue in all its aspects, and to preserve the peace and security of Israel. Let no one doubt our commitment to the security of Israel. In a few days we will observe an historic event when Israel makes another major withdrawal from the Sinai and when Ambassadors will be exchanged between Israel and Egypt.” 15:22:44 Re decision to normalize relations with the People's Republic of China. Increase of forces in Indian Ocean, Northeast Africa and Persian Gulf. Reconfirms 1959 agreement re Pakistan. Asks Congress for additional military and economic aid for Pakistan. “In the weeks ahead, we will further strengthen political and military ties with other nations in the region. We believe that there are no irreconcilable differences between us and any Islamic nation. We respect the faith of Islam, and we are ready to cooperate with all Moslem countries.” 15:25:20 re possibility of imposing draft - Selective Service System . re accountability of Intelligence agencies. Peace & human rights in Middle East & Southern Africa - repressive regimes (doesn’t specify which). “Peace--a peace that preserves freedom--remains America's first goal. In the coming years, as a mighty nation we will continue to pursue peace. But to be strong abroad we must be strong at home. And in order to be strong, we must continue to face up to the difficult issues that confront us as a nation today.” 15:28:54 re excessive dependence on foreign oil and need for clear energy policy - “Our Nation will then have a major conservation effort, important initiatives to develop solar power, realistic pricing based on the true value of oil, strong incentives for the production of coal and other fossil fuels in the United States, and our Nation's most massive peacetime investment in the development of synthetic fuels. The American people are making progress in energy conservation. Last year we reduced overall petroleum consumption by 8 percent and gasoline consumption by 5 percent below what it was the year before. Now we must do more.” (more about energy policy in Part 4) We can provide the complete transcript of the speech.