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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 16, 1979

His leadership in the trade union and civil rights movements has left an indelible mark on almost every area of our national life.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 16, 1979

America will always be a more just, more humane, and more decent nation because A. Philip Randolph lived among us.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

We have not found any evidence of collusion or illegalities among the oil companies.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

As a result, the views and interests of consumers, workers, small businesses, and others often go unrepresented, or underrepresented, in proceedings that may have substantial impacts on their health, safety, or economic well-being.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

Two-thirds of all the new jobs in our country originate among small businesses.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

I strongly encourage each department and agency with the requisite authority to institute a public participation funding program.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

The Peace Corps, which was established as an agency in the Department of State pursuant to Executive Order No. 10924 of March 1, 1961, shall be an agency within ACTION pursuant to the provisions of this Order.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

I believe it will have a substantial beneficial effect when its full impact is felt in California.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

Widespread participation can improve the quality of agency decisions by assuring that they are made on the basis of more complete and balanced records.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

I brought here an almost abhorrence or horror of government intrusion and unjust, unnecessary paperwork.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

Today, the purpose of this meeting is to recognize the outstanding small business people of our country.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

I have today signed the attached Executive order to establish the Peace Corps as an autonomous agency within ACTION.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 15, 1979

Members of the House should feel justifiably proud of their historic vote for a truly superior bill.

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