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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 12, 1980

I will nominate William Bodde, Jr., of Bethesda, Md., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Fiji, to the Kingdom of Tonga, and to Tuvalu.

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Jun 12, 1980

We consider these settlements to be contrary to the Geneva Convention.

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Jun 12, 1980

We have not demanded from Israel that any settlements be dismantled.

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Jun 12, 1980

Remarks at the annual conference of the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Seattle, Wash.

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Jun 12, 1980

The ultimate status of the West Bank and Gaza area will be determined in accordance with the agreement reached at Camp David.

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Jun 12, 1980

Remarks at the annual convention of the Opportunities Industrialization Centers of America in Miami Beach, Fla.

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Jun 12, 1980

Often, however, alternatives that allow flexibility or use market forces can make regulation more cost-effective.

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Jun 12, 1980

I know I can count on your personal involvement and support to expand the use of these alternative approaches to regulation.

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Jun 11, 1980

The Nation is looking to the Democratic Party to find a way for our country.

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Jun 11, 1980

I will nominate James Bert Thomas, Jr., of McLean, Va., to be Inspector General of the Department of Education.

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Jun 11, 1980

We believe that when and if the Soviets do make any contribution toward the restoration of international stability by withdrawing their forces, that we can continue to make good progress on arms control and on the enhancement of detente.

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