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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

I think we shall also find some points of agreement on how to assist the necessary changes.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

Your coming to the White House, Mr. President, has not changed the international law of the jungle, but our apprehensions have been greatly reduced by your coming to the White House.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

I might point out that because of the great influence of these two gentlemen that I've just recognized, in the Senate the bill passed with a voice vote; in the House the vote was unanimous, 392 to 0.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

We, like Tanzania, were formerly subjects of the British Crown, and we had a military victory to achieve independence.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

There is a serious lack of current and accurate information on which to base actions in support of these commitments.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

I am not considering the reintroduction of a bracero-type program for the importation of temporary workers.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

My Administration is strongly committed to aggressive and comprehensive steps toward resolving this problem.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

I am convinced that far fewer aliens will attempt illegal entry if that opportunity is severely restricted.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

I am proposing to Congress today a set of actions to help markedly reduce the increasing flow of undocumented aliens in this country and to regulate the presence of the millions of undocumented aliens already here.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

The impending crisis of energy shortages has brought about an unprecedented quick action by the Congress in establishing the new Department of Energy.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

I have two legislative acts that have now been passed by the Congress, which I intend to sign this morning.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

I hope that the Congress will move quickly on these proposals so that the actions can take effect very soon.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Aug 3, 1977

The real requirements of the policymaking level, rather than technology or ability to collect, will drive the entire intelligence process.

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