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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

We anticipate a shortage of gasoline in the summer and an even greater shortage of gasoline next year.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

Peace will never be fully secure as long as the shadow of nuclear war hangs over the world.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

There is no workable plan that does not require sacrifice and self-restraint from the American people.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

I intend to share your recommendations and your findings with the leaders of other nations around the world.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

There is no other State like it which has the opportunity to shape the political policies and the political consciousness of America.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

The possibility of mutual annihilation makes a strategy of peace the only rational choice for both sides.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

Too often in the past, for political reasons, Presidents and other public officials have given in to the temptation just before election time to try sudden gimmicks.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

Maryella Bayh worked tirelessly to spread understanding of this dread disease and the importance of early detection of its warning signs.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

Failure to pass this plan would raise serious questions about the seriousness of Congress in dealing with our energy problem.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

There is no easy solution to it, and, frankly, anyone who says that there is an easy solution is either a liar or a fool.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

I think it's very important that you let the deliberations be made public, but until the final determinations are made... that you restrain yourself in any sort of ad lib, individual remarks.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

Her courage and candor in her 8-year battle against cancer served as an inspiration for all Americans.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 24, 1979

Liberty of expression is our most important civil right, and freedom of the press is its most important bulwark.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 23, 1979

I'm sure that Bob Strauss' special friendship and relationship with me and Secretary Vance... will give him the support and strength that he will need to undertake... this very important assignment on behalf of our country and on behalf of…

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 23, 1979

We must remember the terrible price paid for bigotry and hatred and also the terrible price paid for indifference and for silence.

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