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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 20, 1978

We must take every opportunity to work with all nations on these fundamental issues.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 20, 1978

I signed this while my wife was in San Jose, and I pledged my own efforts to bring about the United States ratification as soon as possible.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 19, 1978

The United States is committed to the principles of the exploration and use of outer space by all nations for peaceful purposes and for the benefit of all mankind.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 19, 1978

The United States will pursue space activities to increase scientific knowledge, develop useful commercial and Government applications of space technology, and maintain United States leadership in space technology.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 19, 1978

One of the greatest problems of our time is that we are governed by people who care more about their own power and wealth than they do about the people they are supposed to serve.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 18, 1978

With the death of Congressman Clifford Allen, the Congress has lost a man of great integrity who dedicated his life to public service.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 17, 1978

I am extremely gratified by the responsible action of the House of Representatives in approving guarantee legislation which will assist New York City in meeting its financing needs.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 17, 1978

I believe that the overwhelming House majority reflects its awareness of the progress that the city has made.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 16, 1978

To speak out for human rights and fundamental freedoms everywhere and to work to eliminate repression.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 16, 1978

General Torrijos has a great slogan. He wants to do away with the class struggle and have a classroom struggle instead.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 16, 1978

We pledge to work actively and in cooperation with each other and with other states.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 16, 1978

I look forward to this coming time, and I believe that we can avoid any challenge to this commitment which we have made together.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 16, 1978

To work to bring the American Convention on Human Rights into effect in this year, the 30th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 16, 1978

We have found the Panamanian negotiators and their Chief of State to be tough, prudent, fair, tenacious, friendly, and gracious.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 16, 1978

I come here with a sense of history, a sense of appreciation for what you have accomplished and are accomplishing for our country.

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