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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 23, 1980

True democracy frees its citizens to realize the best in themselves and to require the highest standard of their government.

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Jun 22, 1980

We are committed to the Camp David process, as long as the Egyptians and the Israelis agree with us that there is an ongoing chance of progress toward a comprehensive peace.

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Jun 22, 1980

I think a communiqué alone would not be enough, and we certainly don't consider it to be enough in our own case.

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Jun 22, 1980

The more the Soviets realize that they do stand isolated in the world, that they are condemned by the world as an aggressive power...the more likely the Soviets are to decide they've made a serious mistake.

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Jun 22, 1980

I have pointed out to the European leaders—and I don't think any have privately disagreed with me—that there is absolutely nothing in the Camp David accords that contradicts what the Palestinians and/or the Jordanians and other Arab…

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Jun 22, 1980

I do not agree with any freeze nor any prohibition against American and European continuation of our uninterrupted plans.

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Jun 21, 1980

Hijacking remains a threat to international civil aviation and there can be no relaxation of efforts to combat this threat.

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