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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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Sep 8, 1980

This is why we now face the opportunity to rebuild the American industrial system.

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Sep 8, 1980

I will propose to the Congress, in my 1981 legislative program, revisions of the current law in order to deal with this problem.

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Sep 8, 1980

At the present time nothing has been revealed about the Stealth program except that it exists.

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Sep 8, 1980

The American worker, at this moment, is the most productive worker in the world.

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Sep 8, 1980

Exports now account for one in every eight jobs in America's factories, and one in every four on America's farms.

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Sep 7, 1980

I must reiterate my opposition to such provisions which violate the fundamental doctrine of separation of powers.

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Sep 7, 1980

This legislation will increase the compensation for the men and women of the Armed Forces.

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Sep 7, 1980

It's a great loss to our country to have a well-trained military person who, because of excessive financial burdens on the family, have to resign from the military to seek a way to sustain their own loved ones.

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Sep 7, 1980

We succeeded, largely because of the courage and vision of your Prime Minister and of the President of Egypt.

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