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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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Jan 7, 1981

Secretary Christopher always carries out his missions successfully, but what the response will be we don't know.

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Jan 7, 1981

I hereby transmit to Congress the 11th Annual Report of the Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act of 1968.

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Jan 7, 1981

This report details the Department of Transportation's responsibility and progress in regulating safe pipeline transport of natural and other gases on Federal lands.

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Jan 6, 1981

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution of the United States of America, and in order to improve the administration of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), it is hereby ordered as follows.

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Jan 6, 1981

This Convention affirms that there is no valid excuse for the taking of hostages and that there are no circumstances under which the seizure of hostages can be condoned.

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Jan 6, 1981

The international crisis created by the seizure of the American Embassy in Tehran and the taking of Americans hostage overshadowed much of the 34th General Assembly.

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Jan 5, 1981

You are special to me, in many different ways, and because of that I particularly wanted to have for you tonight a special treat.

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Jan 5, 1981

Local, county, and city officials, I think, have a better understanding of what people need and want than anyone I know.

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Jan 5, 1981

We have a good attitude in this country, and our Nation has been blessed, in my judgement, above all others, with natural resources that God's given us.

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Jan 5, 1981

I believe that if you can accurately tap the understanding and support and the commitment that the American people share with you and with me, that that progress that we have achieved and of which we are so proud can be preserved and…

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