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On the recordMay 8, 1979
Free people striving for excellence is the true strength of America.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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Sep 17, 2003

turmoil in Iraq and Afghanistan are fair game issues for Democrats in the 2004 campaign. He also criticized the White House for a quote, "overly optimistic assessment of Iraq."

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Jan 18, 1981

All licenses and authorizations for acquiring or exercising any right, power, or privilege, by court order, attachment, or otherwise, with respect to the properties described in Sections 1-101 and 1-102 of this Order are revoked and…

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Jan 16, 1981

It would serve the Nation equally ill to underrate our strengths and our proven ability to handle difficult issues.

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Sep 12, 2006

I respectfully disagree with what President Bush had to say. I don't think that the safety of America depends at all on the extended presence of U.S. troops in Iraq.

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