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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 1, 1980

I recommend that the Senate give early consideration to the treaty and give its advice and consent to ratification.

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Sep 1, 1980

I resent very deeply what Ronald Reagan said about the South and about Alabama.

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Aug 31, 1980

The American labor movement was built on realism and persistence and our future depends on these same qualities.

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Aug 31, 1980

This program will create more than a million new jobs for American workers.

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Aug 31, 1980

We share an unshakable commitment to a more humane and a more decent future.

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Aug 31, 1980

We're inspired and we are gratified by the peaceful determination with which they acted.

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