Dec 22, 1980
I am today signing H.R. 8195, a bill which provides a cost-of-living increase in the industry pension benefits of retired rail workers next year.
Jimmy Carter
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Jimmy Earl Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from January 20, 1977, to January 20, 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the office of Governor of Georgia from January 12, 1971, to July 1, 1975. During his presidency, Carter focused on human rights, energy conservation, and the Camp David Accords, which led to a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. His administration also faced significant challenges, including the Iran Hostage Crisis and economic difficulties marked by inflation and unemployment.
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Dec 22, 1980
It is important that we continue to care, that we continue to respect ourselves and each other.
Dec 22, 1980
This would result in an unwarranted and costly added burden on the taxpayers of this Nation.
Dec 22, 1980
It is inequitable and unfair to provide a greater benefit to a select group of Federal employees based only on the nature of their employment.
Dec 21, 1980
I'm deeply grateful to all the members who've served, particularly the Chairman, Reginald Jones.
Dec 21, 1980
During the 17 months of its existence not a single piece of legislation...was taken that in any way impeded our improvement of exports.
Dec 17, 1980
That kind of Christmas, filled with love for one another, is a Christmas that we all want and the world really needs.
Dec 17, 1980
Ours is a nation of immigrants, a nation of refugees, a nation of freedom, a nation of diversity.
Dec 16, 1980
I have signed into law an Act 'To approve and implement the protocol to the trade agreement relating to customs valuation, and for other purposes'.
Dec 16, 1980
Section 4 violates the constitutional separation of powers by purporting to give Congress a role in administering substantive statutory programs.
Dec 16, 1980
I want to emphasize my view, and that of the Attorney General, that section 4 is unconstitutional.
Dec 16, 1980
The amendments to the TSUS set forth in section 3(b) of P.L. 96-490 shall be effective on the date of this Proclamation and shall be effective as to articles exported to the United States on or after the date of this Proclamation.
Dec 15, 1980
I am pleased that the Congress has continued this authority to assist State and local governments obtain and use Federal assistance.
Dec 15, 1980
Joint funding is a proven management tool that has enabled the Federal agencies and State and local governments to work together to reduce administrative paper work.
Dec 14, 1980
I think the root of every measure of substantive progress, at least in our country, is coal.
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