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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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Jan 10, 1980

We will quadruple current gasohol production capacity by the end of this year.

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Jan 10, 1980

It is important that we remember the power of nonviolence to change both institutions and the hearts of individuals.

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Jan 10, 1980

We've got a pressing need to get rid of the regulations that are unwarranted.

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Jan 10, 1980

He left America a freer, stronger, more just society than he found it.

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Jan 10, 1980

Public Law 96-186 A joint resolution extending the dates for submission of the President's Budget and Economic Report.

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Jan 10, 1980

May we have the same courage to fortify our convictions, the same love and will to hold out to the final victory.

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Jan 10, 1980

I believe it's accurate to say that we've now brought under control the conflicting regulations that exist under 35 or 40 major Federal agencies.

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Jan 9, 1980

I'm determined that our Nation will hold high the banner of human rights for ourselves and for others.

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Jan 9, 1980

I see absolutely no inconsistencies in what we are advocating for an energy program and an enhancement in the quality of life among Americans.

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Jan 9, 1980

This will bring to more than $6 billion, in all, the Federal investment in this unprecedented public and private effort.

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Jan 9, 1980

It may be a time of cleansing for us; it may be a time of recommitment to basic ideas that are important.

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Jan 9, 1980

The existence of this kind of mass hopelessness and frustration is both intolerable and unacceptable.

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Jan 9, 1980

Today I'm launching a major initiative that will bring that great promise of America, the land of equal opportunity, to a closer relationship with actual reality.

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Jan 9, 1980

There are only two ways to resolve the energy problem in the foreseeable future.

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Jan 8, 1980

I’m very proud this afternoon to participate in the swearing-in ceremony of two fine men.

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Jan 8, 1980

I hope we in the Department of Commerce will be able to demonstrate our ability ... with the same commitment to achievement.

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Jan 8, 1980

I have no apologies to make for the quality of my own quarters here.

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Jan 8, 1980

I believe that there is a general consensus among American leaders that the Federal Government role should be minimal in its impact upon human life and business life of our Nation.

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