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

I hope that when you leave this meeting, after being inspired by Bill Miller to do your utmost, that you won't be satisfied with 5 or 50 placements.

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

I always felt that the neighbors and friends that I had recognized me as a hero when I came home.

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

I think that this symbolizes also a very good sense that people do participate in all the aspects of politics and government and what a nation is now and what a nation can be in the future.

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

I therefore reaffirm my strong commitment to legislation currently before Congress to guarantee that proposals to offer low-fare service in domestic markets receive prompt and favorable attention by the CAB.

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

I have to admit that I had a biased viewpoint on Election Day, but to me everything looked clear and rosy and beautiful and hopeful.

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

I feel responsible for them, and your presence here indicates that you feel responsible for them, too.

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

We have money available to help, I think about $1,000 per veteran, that we can give for training and for placement.

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

These Orderly Marketing Agreements are not the ideal long-term solutions to our trade problems.

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

As a mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Tom C. Clark, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, it is hereby ordered that until interment, the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff.

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

I strongly endorse and have approved the decision of the Civil Aeronautics Board permitting Laker Airways to provide low-fare 'Skytrain' service for 1 year between New York and London.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 12, 1977

I would like to have a situation when I go out of office that all the nations in the world have diplomatic relationships with us.

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Jimmy Carter
@jimmycarter· Democratic · GA· Jun 12, 1977

He will be remembered for his participation in Supreme Court decisions that helped shape the attitudes and outlook of our times.

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