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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 11, 1979

Today, regardless of other disagreements among ourselves, we are united in the belief that we must have a strong defense.

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Dec 10, 1979

Import relief for the U.S. anhydrous ammonia industry is not in the national economic interest.

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Dec 10, 1979

I find and declare that the import limitations hereinafter proclaimed with respect to cheese and chocolate crumb are in accord with the requirements of Sections 701 and 703 of the Act.

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Dec 10, 1979

Relief would not limit the growth in U.S. imports of anhydrous ammonia but will merely shift the source of foreign supplies from the Soviets to other lowcost producers.

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Dec 10, 1979

This Plan has been prepared by the Department of the Interior to address a number of current recreation issues.

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Dec 10, 1979

The challenge of enhancing recreation opportunity cannot be met by government action alone.

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Dec 10, 1979

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, including Title V of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended by Section 1111 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, and Section 604 of the…

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Dec 10, 1979

Monday, December 24, 1979, shall be considered a holiday for the purposes of the pay and leave of employees of the United States.

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Dec 10, 1979

Anticipated conditions in the U.S. and overseas markets for anhydrous ammonia do not warrant import relief at this time.

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Dec 9, 1979

I will appoint Jerome J. Shestack, of Philadelphia, Pa., to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

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Dec 9, 1979

All the functions vested in the President by Section 121(a) of the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950, as amended (31 U.S.C. 68a), are delegated to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Dec 9, 1979

I determine it to be in furtherance of the purposes of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and in the national security interest of the United States that the functions authorized by chapter 7 of Part II of that Act, relating…

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Dec 8, 1979

Americans have never found a challenge we could not meet if we were united.

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Dec 8, 1979

Tip has never been afraid to stand up and to speak up for what he believes and to work for what he knows is right.

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Dec 8, 1979

That's the patriotism of Tip O'Neill, and that is the root of the strength of America.

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Dec 8, 1979

The continued detention of the hostages is a gross violation of the basic rules of international law and human rights.

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Dec 8, 1979

He's often said that work and wages are what the Democratic Party is all about.

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Dec 6, 1979

I call upon all Americans to recognize the contributions of Scouting and to support Scouting programs in their communities.

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Dec 6, 1979

The final report required by section 1-202 of this Order shall be transmitted no later than March 15, 1980.

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Dec 6, 1979

We do not have the luxury of abandoning nuclear power or imposing a lengthy moratorium on its further use.

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