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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 4, 1978

I intend to call a White House Conference on Small Business, as suggested by Senate Resolution 105 which you authored.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 2, 1978

Every step we take toward more constructive engagement around the world is an investment in our own future.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 2, 1978

We share with you a commitment to an Africa that is at peace, an Africa free from colonialism, an Africa free from racism.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 2, 1978

I am very happy to be here in Liberia, a country which is one of America's oldest friends.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 2, 1978

The black citizens of the United States have reminded those of us who happen to be white of a need and the opportunities for us here.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 2, 1978

It’s a matter of the United States acting in its own best interests, because we know, now and in the future, that our economic well-being... can only come with a stable, free, and independent Africa.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 2, 1978

I thought it was a great trip to all three countries so far, much better than we had anticipated in every way.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 2, 1978

The bonds between our two countries are too strong for such a long period ever to elapse again.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 2, 1978

If we are shortsighted and let inequality, selfishness, and injustice persist, all of us will suffer.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 1, 1978

The overwhelming single two words that describe this theme is 'human rights' in all its aspects.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 1, 1978

I wish that General Obasanjo and I could act on a bilateral basis to completely stabilize the dollar.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 1, 1978

I think political oppressions and the right of people to participate in their government is one that has good prospects of even greater improvement in the future.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Apr 1, 1978

We have, as you know, only recently as a nation been deeply involved in trying to bring peace to southern Africa.

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