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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 6, 1980

She indeed came and set a performance standard for American actresses throughout the 20th century.

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Dec 6, 1980

When she came and sang when the Pope was here and the other performances that I've heard, she's been truly an inspiration to us all.

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Dec 4, 1980

This bill this year took your legislative reform suggestions and effected about $4.6 billion of them in direct spending.

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Dec 4, 1980

This bill will provide the Moapa Band with the increased land base it needs in order for its people to continue their economic and social growth.

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Dec 4, 1980

It was one of the most difficult legislative processes I've ever witnessed.

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Dec 4, 1980

Friday, December 26, 1980, shall be considered a holiday for the purposes of the pay and leave of employees of the United States.

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Dec 4, 1980

You can't do it overnight, but to come from a $60 billion deficit down in the realm of, what would it be, 18 without a tax cut and 27 with a tax cut, is quite an accomplishment.

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Dec 3, 1980

I issued Executive Order No. 12205, pursuant to the November 14, 1979, declaration of national emergency.

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Dec 3, 1980

I have been advised by the Secretary of Agriculture that there is a substantial deficit in the domestic supply of peanuts.

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Dec 3, 1980

I am deeply sorry to learn that Governor Ella Grasso's health has forced her to announce her resignation from office.

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Dec 3, 1980

But I would be shirking my constitutional responsibilities if I allowed this unprecedented and unwarranted encroachment on Executive authority and responsibility to prevail.

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Dec 3, 1980

I shall continue to exercise the powers at my disposal to deal with those threats.

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Dec 3, 1980

I reported that declaration to the Congress on April 17, 1980, pursuant to Section 204(b) of the Act.

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Dec 3, 1980

I have decided that I will veto H.R. 7584, the State-Justice-Commerce Appropriations Act of 1980.

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Dec 3, 1980

I'm deeply sorry to learn that ... governorship has come to an end.

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Dec 3, 1980

I find and declare that a condition exists which requires emergency treatment.

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Dec 2, 1980

I want all countries to know that the attitude and future policies of the United States toward the Soviet Union would be directly and very adversely affected by any Soviet use of force in Poland.

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Dec 2, 1980

The United States has no interest in exploiting in any fashion the Polish difficulties for its political ends.

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Dec 2, 1980

We know from postwar history that such allegations have sometimes preceded military intervention.

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Dec 1, 1980

I recommend that the Senate give early and favorable consideration to the Convention and give advice and consent to ratification.

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