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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 14, 1977

This plan is the first of a series I intend to submit under the reorganization authority vested in me by the Reorganization Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-17).

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 14, 1977

This plan is only a beginning, but I am confident that it represents a major step toward a more efficient government that will serve the needs of the people and the President well.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 14, 1977

I have enjoyed being President so far and recognize that I still have a lot to learn.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 13, 1977

We agreed on the importance of economic stability to the political cohesion of the developed countries.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 13, 1977

The importance of basic human rights has a crucial role in international affairs.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 13, 1977

The small differences between our governments have often become exaggerated in public accounts.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 13, 1977

I am directing all agencies of the Executive Branch to support you in any way that their assistance may be useful.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 13, 1977

Last night's power failure affecting 10 million people in New York City and parts of the metropolitan area is another dramatic reminder of the total dependence of this nation on reliable energy supplies.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jul 13, 1977

True leadership is about making the tough decisions and standing by them, even when they are unpopular.

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