While substantial gains have been made in the last four years, continued efforts are required to ensure that this progress is continued: Government must continue to make labor a full partner in the policy decisions that affect the interests of working men and women; a broad, bipartisan effort to combat youth unemployment must be sustained compassionate reform of the nation's welfare system should be continued with employment opportunities provided for those able to work; workers in declining industries should be provided new skills and help in finding employment.
"State of the Union Addresses of Jimmy Carter"
Jimmy Carter
The legislation has had strong bipartisan support, which should continue as the details of the bill are completed.
"State of the Union Addresses of Jimmy Carter"
Jimmy Carter
He was also generally effective in gaining bipartisan support for his legislative undertakings.
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Durham, Andrew Everett