Over six decades, Jill and I had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend.
But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well.
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I have no doubt that America is in a position to continue to succeed.
But I want to warn the country of some things that give me great concern – and it will be up to the courts, Congress, the free press, and the American people to confront these powerful forces.
Today, an oligarchy is taking shape in America – one of extreme wealth, power, and influence. Threatening our democracy and our basic rights and freedoms.
We've seen it before, but the American people stood up then and made the wealthy play by the rules.
We must do that again.
Right now, the existential threat of the climate crisis has never been clearer.
But powerful forces want to eliminate the steps we've taken and serve their own interests for power and profit.
We must not be bullied into sacrificing the future for our children and grandchildren.
My Administration's whole-of-government response to the impacts of Hurricane Helene continues.
Here's an update:
As of today, I've ordered 1,500 active-duty troops to move into Western North Carolina to assist with response and recovery efforts – in addition to more than 7,000 federal personnel.
This support supplements more than 6,100 National Guardsmen helping support the response.
We've helped thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors jumpstart their recoveries with more than $210 million in federal assistance – and more is on the way.
Today, I met with federal, state, and local officials to receive an operational briefing around the needs of Florida communities in the wake of Hurricane Helene.
I also provided some updates of our own:
Yesterday, I approved 100% percent federal cost share for emergency response activities in FL, GA, NC, and TN.
This will cover the costs for the work to remove debris; surge additional first responders and search and rescue teams; set up shelters; and provide food and water.
@USDA is on the ground to support farmers, ranchers, and small businesses impacted by the storm. And @FEMA is knocking doors to register folks to receive financial assistance.
In the time since Russia launched its assault, Ukraine has won the battle of Kyiv, reclaimed over half of its seized territory, and safeguarded its independence.
And they continue to defend their freedom.
Today, I'm announcing a surge in assistance to help Ukraine win this war.
I've directed the @DeptofDefense to allocate all of its remaining security assistance funding that has been appropriated for Ukraine by the end of my term in office.
@DeptofDefense We've also announced actions that'll enhance Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities, strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, and counter Russian sanctions evasion and money laundering.
On a hot summer day 61 years ago, hundreds of thousands of Americans descended on our nation's capital to march and hear a preacher’s timeless dream:
An America of equal opportunity for all.
I’m proud that my Administration has worked every day to bring us closer to that dream.
Every student deserves access to a high-quality education, no matter your race or ethnicity.
That's why, on my watch, we've clarified schools’ civil rights obligations, fought against book bans that erase history, and invested in school diversity and equal access to higher ed.
We've combatted racial bias in home appraisals, worked to break down systemic barriers to homeownership, and enforced fair housing laws.
And because of our investments, there are more Black and Latino homeowners today than when I took office.
Two years ago, I signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law after Kamala cast the tie-breaking vote.
Folks, I'm so proud of all the ways this law has already started transforming the lives of hardworking American families.
Let me name a few:
Just yesterday, we announced that – for the first time ever – Medicare successfully negotiated lower drug prices.
All told, it's going to save millions of seniors and Americans with disabilities over $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket expenses in the first year alone.
It builds on the Affordable Care Act to save millions of people $800 per year on health insurance premiums – helping get more Americans than ever before the peace of mind that comes with affordable care.