Political Quotes

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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Oct 22, 1979

I urge that Congress act as soon as possible to approve the Agreement on Trade Relations.

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Oct 22, 1979

We will establish a Radiation Policy Council to advise on broad radiation policy.

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Oct 22, 1979

This Proclamation shall become effective, said Agreement shall enter into force according to its terms, and nondiscriminatory treatment shall be extended to the products of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the terms of the…

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Oct 22, 1979

The Agreement on Trade Relations will provide a nondiscriminatory framework for our bilateral trade relations.

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Oct 22, 1979

The Environmental Protection Agency will lead in issuing guidance for protection from radiation.

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Oct 22, 1979

I believe that the Agreement on Trade Relations is consistent with both the letter and the spirit of the Trade Act of 1974.

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Oct 22, 1979

I determine that a waiver by Executive order of the application of subsections (a) and (b) of section 402 of the Act with respect to the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of section 402.

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Oct 22, 1979

I determine... that the Agreement on Trade Relations between the United States of America and the People's Republic of China will promote the purposes of the Act and is in the national interest.

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Oct 22, 1979

Nondiscriminatory treatment shall be extended to the products of the People's Republic of China in accordance with the terms of the said Agreement,

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Oct 19, 1979

I feel a political kinship with President Kennedy that's very intense and also very personal.

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Oct 19, 1979

I think the American people are going to have to all do our share.

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Oct 19, 1979

I can make a flat statement predicting that there will be a decision made by Congress to support the proposal that we made.

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Oct 19, 1979

Racial violence and racial hatred can have no place among us in the South or in the North.

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Oct 19, 1979

I do not think we can expect immediate reduction of inflation that's been with us for 10 years.

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Oct 19, 1979

The spirit that he evoked—the spirit of sacrifice, of patriotism, of unstinting dedication—is the same spirit that will bring us safely through the adversities that we face today.

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Oct 19, 1979

In the long run, our commitment to control inflation cannot be abandoned.

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Oct 19, 1979

I think the opportunity for me to go throughout the Nation and for the Cabinet officers and the Vice President will be an excellent opportunity.

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Oct 19, 1979

There are greater limitations upon our ability to bring about a favorable result than I had ever imagined.

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Oct 19, 1979

I think the time that I'll spend in the next year on politics will be adequate.

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Oct 18, 1979

I hereby extend that determination from October 15, 1979, to and including December 31, 1979.

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Oct 18, 1979

The President's policy since the beginning of the administration is that gasoline ultimately should be decontrolled.

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Oct 18, 1979

The committee has produced a constructive bill that we can continue to strengthen on the Senate floor and in conference.

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