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.
The proposed bilateral agreement between us reflects the desire of the Government of the United States and the Government of Indonesia to update the framework for peaceful nuclear cooperation.
I also designate as Constitution Week the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1980.
All Americans should recognize the special debt we owe our fellow citizens who, as prisoners during wartime, sacrificed their freedom that we might enjoy the blessings of peace and liberty.
Our comprehensive program of regulatory reform is a major accomplishment, and the trucking bill ranks high among its elements.
Yesterday we signed on the South Lawn an historic piece of legislation that will literally transform the lives of the American public in the years ahead.
There is no other nation on Earth that depends so heavily upon motor transportation for its economic life's blood.
President Carter today approved an immediate U.S. airlift of military equipment to Thailand.





