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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 25, 1978

I want to make sure at the White House that we have a large group of people come together to say, this is what we can do to strengthen the coal industry in the years ahead.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 25, 1978

He doesn't believe in government handouts for those who are able to work, but he believes in giving people the opportunity to work if they are able.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 25, 1978

You've got different people that retain their identity and their heritage and their pride, but still fit in together to create the strength of our country.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 25, 1978

I know the pressures that come on members of government to try to deal fairly with their own constituents and still look at statewide problems and needs.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 25, 1978

West Virginia alone could supply all the energy needs of our entire country for more than a generation.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 24, 1978

I have no present intention of seeking [the Clark amendment] modification, nor that of any other special piece of legislation.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 24, 1978

You've honored our Nation by showing your superb achievements already at the young and early stage of your life.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 24, 1978

We believe that Cuba had known of the Katangan plans to invade and obviously did nothing to restrain them from crossing the border.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 24, 1978

I think it's accurate to point out, though, that we'll make the decision in the final analysis not on the basis of political considerations, but on the basis of what's best for the national defense of our country now and, prospectively, in…

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 24, 1978

I have every confidence that this November it's going to be a great celebration and all of you are going to take part in it because of a Democratic victory again.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· May 24, 1978

He believed in equality of opportunity, in human rights in its finest form.

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