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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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Jun 30, 1980

The U.S. Trade Representative or his designee may allocate this quantity among supplying countries or areas, and may prescribe further rules, regulations, limitations or prohibitions on the entry of sugar in accordance with the…

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Jun 29, 1980

This important bill, enacted under the leadership of Senator Hart and Congressman Udall, is a vital step in ensuring the safe operation of America's nuclear plants.

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Jun 29, 1980

I can think of no more fitting birthday present than this declaration of energy security or energy independence.

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Jun 29, 1980

I expect that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission will cooperate with other Federal agencies to ensure that its exercise of this authority is carried out in a manner consistent with the responsibilities exercised by other agencies dealing…

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Jun 29, 1980

The Energy Security Act will launch this decade with the greatest outpouring of capital investment, technology, manpower, and resources since the space program.

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Jun 29, 1980

Our intolerable dependence on foreign oil threatens our economic security and also threatens our national security.

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Jun 29, 1980

We must recognize our energy problem for what it truly is: our Nation's greatest opportunity in a lifetime.

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Jun 29, 1980

I am pleased to sign into law S. 2460, the Uniformed Services Health Professionals Special Pay Act of 1980.

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Jun 29, 1980

The bill I have signed has been narrowed to address the key problem—the shortage of physicians in our Armed Forces.

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Jun 29, 1980

I want to reiterate my appreciation of the special role and responsibilities of the PHS Commissioned Corps.

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Jun 28, 1980

We agreed on the urgent need for further progress through negotiations toward the limitation and reduction of nuclear and conventional armaments.

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