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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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Dec 26, 1979

This determination applies only to the Harborton facility discussed in the Governor's petition.

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Dec 26, 1979

The decision by the Court of Appeals confirms the view that the administration has held all along—that the action taken in surveying Iranian students was both constitutional and lawful.

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Dec 25, 1979

I herewith report three new deferrals totalling $28.7 million and three revisions to previously transmitted deferrals increasing the amount deferred by $34.5 million.

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Dec 25, 1979

I believe it is appropriate for employees of the Federal Government to take the leadership responsibility in furthering the sale of U.S. Energy Savings Bonds.

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Dec 25, 1979

The U.S. Savings Bonds Program has played an important role in sound debt management and in our continuing efforts to help control inflation.

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Dec 25, 1979

Secretary Brown has my full support in undertaking this new responsibility.

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Dec 21, 1979

I am determined that the American public will be protected with a windfall profits tax which is fair.

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Dec 21, 1979

We can and must send a strong and accurate signal that we, the American people, are determined to cut our dependence on imported oil.

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Dec 21, 1979

I made clear that the windfall profits tax was an essential companion to decontrol.

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Dec 20, 1979

I express my deep appreciation to Senator Cranston and the California delegation for their assistance in this effort.

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Dec 20, 1979

It has shown contempt not only for international law but for the entire international structure for securing the peaceful resolution of differences among nations.

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Dec 20, 1979

I have decided to ask for an early meeting of the United Nations Security Council to impose international economic sanctions upon Iran.

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Dec 20, 1979

The extra incentives provided by the decontrol action itself are sufficient to generate added production.

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Dec 20, 1979

I would like to add a few special words for the American people, indeed the people of good will in all countries, including Iran, who share concern for 50 innocent human beings who hope, themselves, for peace and for the salvation of their…

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Dec 20, 1979

It is expected that decontrol of oil in the 16.0 degrees—20.0 degrees range will significantly accelerate production of this resource.

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Dec 20, 1979

We have pursued every legal channel available to us to secure their safe and prompt release.

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Dec 20, 1979

The United States prefers a peaceful solution, in preference to the other remedies which are available to us under international law.

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Dec 20, 1979

National Unity Day is a day for fostering cooperation and goodwill among all Americans.

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Dec 20, 1979

Announcement: transmittal to Congress of proposed legislation on financing of small businesses

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Dec 20, 1979

And now, because our holy days approach—a time to think of peace—I would like to quote from that poem: 'And in despair I bowed my head.'There is no peace on earth,' I said.'For hate is strong and mocks the song Of peace on earth, good will…

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Dec 20, 1979

The lives of over 50 innocent people are at stake; the foundation of civilized diplomacy is at stake; the integrity of international law is at stake; the credibility of the United Nations is at stake.

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Dec 19, 1979

I transmit herewith the Treaty between the United States of America and Peru on the Execution of Penal Sentences.

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Dec 19, 1979

The Medal is the highest honor the Federal Government accords the Nation's scientists and engineers.

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Dec 19, 1979

This Treaty is significant because it represents an attempt to resolve a situation which has inflicted substantial hardships on a number of citizens of each country and has caused concern to both Governments.

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