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.
Dec 6, 1979
Such actions are not consistent with the beliefs of the vast majority of Puerto Ricans, whatever their political views.
Dec 6, 1979
There is no substitute for technically qualified and committed people working on the construction, the operation, and the inspection of nuclear powerplants.
Dec 6, 1979
It is hereby ordered that Section 2(b)(1) of that Plan, establishing the Office of Deputy Secretary of Commerce, is effective immediately.
Dec 6, 1979
As far as I am concerned, as far as the State Department is concerned, as far as our Nation is concerned, there is one issue, and that is the early and the safe release of the American hostages from their captors in Tehran.
Dec 6, 1979
Scouting teaches boys and girls self-reliance, physical fitness and good citizenship.
Dec 6, 1979
I am not going to take any military action that would cause bloodshed or arouse the unstable captors of our hostages to attack them or to punish them.
Dec 6, 1979
Every hostage and every person who loves those hostages, not just the families but 220 million American people, thank you for the superb work that you have done in ensuring, so far, the safety.
Dec 6, 1979
I agree fully with the letter and the spirit and the intent of the Kemeny commission's recommendations.
Dec 5, 1979
Let us rededicate ourselves to promoting the ideals embodied in the Bill of Rights and the Universal Declaration so that, one day, they will be enjoyed by all peoples of the world.
Dec 5, 1979
We call upon responsible leaders in both Hanoi and Moscow to recognize and act upon the compelling humanitarian requirements of the Cambodian people.
Dec 5, 1979
I’m very glad now to introduce to you Judge Shirley Hufstedler, who will be the first Secretary of Education.
Dec 5, 1979
Bill of Rights Day and Human Rights Day and Week should be marked by redoubled support for international efforts on behalf of the full range of human rights.
Dec 5, 1979
Starvation still threatens millions of Cambodian lives, despite a massive international relief effort.
Dec 5, 1979
Those who cause others anguish must know that we will not defend them, but their victims.
Dec 5, 1979
I promised you in my own campaign more than 3 years ago, that if I was elected President that one of my goals would be to establish a separate Department of Education.
Dec 5, 1979
The international community has offered the means and has the will to allay the suffering of the Cambodian people.
Dec 5, 1979
We cannot rest satisfied until the Bill of Rights is a living reality for every person in the United States.
Dec 4, 1979
I express my appreciation to Chairman Jack Brooks and Chairman L. H. Fountain for their cooperation and fine work on this legislation.
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