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I
News
CARTER
Continued from page 1
"These things prey on my mind. Their
hunger is to have peace and our nation
could be a factor."
Peacefully compering with the Soviet
Union in the new era of nuclear arms limitations was the second point in Carter's
plan for U.S. "greatness."
"We should search for ideas that will
benefit us and them [the Soviet Union],"
Carter said.
Carter said he did not know if Gorbachev and his recent proposal for a nuclear
moratorium should be trusted, "but the
opportunity to test him is there.
"The greatness of a nation is how it
handles opportunity."
When we compete in a peaceful fashion
all the advantages are on our side. Carter
said. "We have the entrepreneurial spirit
the Soviets don't. We believe in freedom
the Soviets don't."
Improving the quality of life for the
American people and other nations was
Carter's third point.
"I would like to see the United States
fighting and struggling for the quality of
our environment," Carter said. "Efforts
that would prevent the formation of millions of refugees in despoiled areas."
Carter has spent much of his time as a
retired former president working with
Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization devoted to substandard housing
and homelessness.
Last year, the former president labored
for five days in Charlotte, North Carolina
building 14 houses in five days.
la his fourth point Carter said the U.S.
must take a humanitarian attitude towards
those that suffer in third world nations.
"There needs to be an increase of concern
in the suffering of others—a sharing—an
almost sacrificial sharing. "
Programs to alleviate the disease and
poverty of children in third world nations
is usually led by caber nations and not the
U.S., Carter said. "As a matter of fact, we
arc billions of dollars behind in paying
ixir treaty ohlieation flues In ihc World
Health Organization."
A renewed emphasis on civil rights in
the U.S. was Carter's final point of the
evening.
Civil nghis are a razor's edge that cut
through the fabric of society," he said.
"They are the cutting edge of development
that shape revolutions when human nghts
Jknmy Carter spoke to members of the local media at a precs conference Monday night.
Kurt He&TjDaay Collegia*
are denied."
The country has relaxed its civil rights
movements under the current presidential
administiation, Carter said. 'What the
oppressed fear most is silence from
Washington. What the oppresssors want
most is silence."
To end his 30-minute long speech. Carter appealed to the audience to make a
sacrifice for the country in an effort to
keep it powerful.
"We cannot let the great power of our
nation wane," he said. "Everyone in this
audience ought to be listening to what
makes a great nation."
In a lighter moment. Carter said he did
not advocate that CSUF students cause
themselves to be arrested four times as
has his daughter Amy while proiesung
the CIA, "but we should all consider
making some kind of sacrifice to keep our
nation great''
Since leaving the presidency, Carter
has developed the "Carter Center" with
his wife Rosalyn. The organization is
dedicated to developing the most effective
theories and techniques to aid the United
Nations in world peace.
Carter has said it is possible the center
could assist in the peaceful resolution of
international disputes.
The former president also said he and
Gerald Ford have joined forces and will
attempt to advise the next president He
would not reveal, however, at a press
conference after his speech, exactly what
advice he would give.
After his speech Carter fielded
questions from audience members.
A boy of no more than 10, approached
the audience microphone in the middle of
ihe gym and asked the president standing
on a wood platform high above, how he
felt about the S4.7 million in
humanitarian aid to the Contras in
Nicaragua?
"1 think the worst thing the
government has done is finance the
Contra war." the president replied. "But of
all the financial packages this one is the
best-
Carter explained his reply, telling the
youngster that in the past the government
"has financed weapons for children no
older than yourself."
Carter had no trouble expressing his
dislike for the Reagan administration.
At the beginning of hs speech he joked
about a lack of truthfulness in his
successor, "People said my campaign
would liven up the presidential race
because a Southerner tells stories, he said.
"Well, as it turns out, my successor is
the one who tells stories."
Carter also ended the 15-muiute
question-and-answer period with another
verbal blow to the current presidential
adm.nistration- There is no reason we
shouldn't have a president who is
competent, compassionate and tells the
truth." he said emphasizing the last two
words.
I
Apparently much of the crowd agreed
with Carter as they answered him with
another standing ovation.
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| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1988 |
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| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Assocated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
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| Title | April 5, 1988, Page 3 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1988 |
| Description | Daily (except weekends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif. : BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels ; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Assocated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
| Full-Text-Search | Tuesday, April 5,1988 Page 3 I News CARTER Continued from page 1 "These things prey on my mind. Their hunger is to have peace and our nation could be a factor." Peacefully compering with the Soviet Union in the new era of nuclear arms limitations was the second point in Carter's plan for U.S. "greatness." "We should search for ideas that will benefit us and them [the Soviet Union]," Carter said. Carter said he did not know if Gorbachev and his recent proposal for a nuclear moratorium should be trusted, "but the opportunity to test him is there. "The greatness of a nation is how it handles opportunity." When we compete in a peaceful fashion all the advantages are on our side. Carter said. "We have the entrepreneurial spirit the Soviets don't. We believe in freedom the Soviets don't." Improving the quality of life for the American people and other nations was Carter's third point. "I would like to see the United States fighting and struggling for the quality of our environment," Carter said. "Efforts that would prevent the formation of millions of refugees in despoiled areas." Carter has spent much of his time as a retired former president working with Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization devoted to substandard housing and homelessness. Last year, the former president labored for five days in Charlotte, North Carolina building 14 houses in five days. la his fourth point Carter said the U.S. must take a humanitarian attitude towards those that suffer in third world nations. "There needs to be an increase of concern in the suffering of others—a sharing—an almost sacrificial sharing. " Programs to alleviate the disease and poverty of children in third world nations is usually led by caber nations and not the U.S., Carter said. "As a matter of fact, we arc billions of dollars behind in paying ixir treaty ohlieation flues In ihc World Health Organization." A renewed emphasis on civil rights in the U.S. was Carter's final point of the evening. Civil nghis are a razor's edge that cut through the fabric of society," he said. "They are the cutting edge of development that shape revolutions when human nghts Jknmy Carter spoke to members of the local media at a precs conference Monday night. Kurt He&TjDaay Collegia* are denied." The country has relaxed its civil rights movements under the current presidential administiation, Carter said. 'What the oppressed fear most is silence from Washington. What the oppresssors want most is silence." To end his 30-minute long speech. Carter appealed to the audience to make a sacrifice for the country in an effort to keep it powerful. "We cannot let the great power of our nation wane," he said. "Everyone in this audience ought to be listening to what makes a great nation." In a lighter moment. Carter said he did not advocate that CSUF students cause themselves to be arrested four times as has his daughter Amy while proiesung the CIA, "but we should all consider making some kind of sacrifice to keep our nation great'' Since leaving the presidency, Carter has developed the "Carter Center" with his wife Rosalyn. The organization is dedicated to developing the most effective theories and techniques to aid the United Nations in world peace. Carter has said it is possible the center could assist in the peaceful resolution of international disputes. The former president also said he and Gerald Ford have joined forces and will attempt to advise the next president He would not reveal, however, at a press conference after his speech, exactly what advice he would give. After his speech Carter fielded questions from audience members. A boy of no more than 10, approached the audience microphone in the middle of ihe gym and asked the president standing on a wood platform high above, how he felt about the S4.7 million in humanitarian aid to the Contras in Nicaragua? "1 think the worst thing the government has done is finance the Contra war." the president replied. "But of all the financial packages this one is the best- Carter explained his reply, telling the youngster that in the past the government "has financed weapons for children no older than yourself." Carter had no trouble expressing his dislike for the Reagan administration. At the beginning of hs speech he joked about a lack of truthfulness in his successor, "People said my campaign would liven up the presidential race because a Southerner tells stories, he said. "Well, as it turns out, my successor is the one who tells stories." Carter also ended the 15-muiute question-and-answer period with another verbal blow to the current presidential adm.nistration- There is no reason we shouldn't have a president who is competent, compassionate and tells the truth." he said emphasizing the last two words. I Apparently much of the crowd agreed with Carter as they answered him with another standing ovation. mtctge Days Grape Days of 88 - Nothing Could be "Viner" MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Vintage Days 1988 is April 28-May 1 Don't Miss the Celebrating '*Note-Dates for Vintage Days are misprinted in the Schedule of Courses and Campus Planner For questions or further information Call the Vintage Days Office 294-4008 CU 306 FOR THE POWER, TEACH. No other profession has this power The power to wake up young minds The power- to wake up the world. Teachers have that power Reach (or if Teach For information call 1-800-45-TEACH. Recruiting Tfoung Teachers, inc. |
