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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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Oct 16, 1979

I decided to rim for the State Senate to see if I could help in Georgia, based on my own experiences matter those trying circumstances.

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Oct 16, 1979

I remain convinced that education is one of the noblest enterprises a person or a society can undertake.

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Oct 16, 1979

It's important for us to remember that education is the biggest single national investment in the United States.

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Oct 16, 1979

Your work in economic growth and development theory has had a profound effect on everyone involved in efforts to advance the lives of people in the underdeveloped areas of the world.

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Oct 16, 1979

Mankind is in your debt for your fine contributions and for the example you have provided of selfless concern for others.

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Oct 16, 1979

The time has passed when the Federal Government can afford to give second-level, part-time attention to its responsibilities in American education.

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Oct 15, 1979

It was enlarged from 15 to 18 to provide for wider participation.

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Oct 15, 1979

The most important thing I know of as President is, in times of trouble and challenge, to tap the tremendous strength of this country.

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Oct 15, 1979

I think the policies that we have established are the best, and I believe that they're going to pay off.

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Oct 15, 1979

I want to be sure that if any other country is tempted to attack the United States, that they will realize that they are committing military suicide.

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Oct 15, 1979

President Carter today announced selection of 17 prominent business, labor, and public figures to serve as members of the anti-inflation program's Pay Advisory Committee.

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Oct 15, 1979

We've been remarkable successful already with our wage and price guidelines.

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Oct 15, 1979

The Pay Advisory Committee will advise the Council on Wage and Price Stability on developing policies that encourage anti-inflationary pay behavior by employers and labor.

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Oct 15, 1979

I believe that a separate department that can focus ... on better classroom education is a very important step forward.

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Oct 14, 1979

The strength of families is equivalent exactly to the strength of the moral character of our Nation.

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Oct 14, 1979

That must always be our commitment, as it must be in times like these.

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Oct 14, 1979

A heavy responsibility rests on the regimes and fighting armies causing so much of the misery in Kampuchea.

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Oct 14, 1979

Without your voluntary action, we would live in a society without a soul.

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