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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 14, 1979

I predict that if Jane Byrne stays as your mayor, and I think she will, this outpouring of affection and appreciation which you have demonstrated for her will continue.

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Oct 14, 1979

Your mayor is depending on you, and your President is depending on you, also.

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Oct 14, 1979

A human tragedy of horrifying proportions is unfolding in Kampuchea.

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Oct 14, 1979

When somebody comes and tells me they're bipartisan, I know I've lost a vote.

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Oct 14, 1979

Your network of social services is composed of tens of thousands of Americans united by faith.

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Oct 14, 1979

I hope we can do more once the food and medicine begins to flow to those who need it.

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Oct 14, 1979

We're making final plans now for a White House Conference on the Families.

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Oct 14, 1979

We recognized that spiritual uplift for a person can only follow if the bare necessities of life are provided.

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Oct 14, 1979

I know that the same characteristics that existed when he became President, when he served, still exist among people in our country today.

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Oct 12, 1979

I believe in solar energy and believe that in the future...we can use a lot more of it.

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Oct 12, 1979

I think all three of those things are important: to save energy, to start with; to use fuels that are available to us, like wood in your case; and for us to help with some financial help, which will be coming to you later on this winter.

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Oct 12, 1979

Let me comment on your comment, first of all, before we quit.

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Oct 12, 1979

We are not forgetting about this case and will continue our efforts.

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Oct 11, 1979

I will designate Darius W. Gaskins, Jr., as Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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Oct 11, 1979

Advance text: remarks at the welcoming ceremony for Pope John Paul II

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Oct 11, 1979

Advance text: remarks at the annual convention of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, in San Diego, Calif.

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Oct 11, 1979

I will nominate Charles B. Curtis for reappointment as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Oct 11, 1979

Advance text: remarks at a White House reception for the Pope

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