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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 9, 1980

It is both legal and constitutional to restrict travel to Iran for several reasons.

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Jun 9, 1980

We must have a military budget, with steady, predictable and sustained growth.

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Jun 9, 1980

I want to make that future come true, and I ask you to join with me in this great undertaking.

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Jun 9, 1980

I hereby find pursuant to section 620 (f) of the Act that the furnishing of assistance to Yugoslavia under chapter 5 of part II of the Act effective immediately is vital to the security of the United States.

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Jun 9, 1980

Where a city's problem in the past was the mayor's alone, it's now a problem that we share together.

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Jun 9, 1980

We will fight together to win, and we will not lose this battle.

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Jun 9, 1980

The loss of property and the loss of life is a sobering reminder to us that there is a need for us to work together in a time of challenge.

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Jun 8, 1980

This bill is the product of several years of intensive study and review conducted by this administration and the Congress.

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Jun 8, 1980

I am mindful that the Federal Government must bear its fair share of the resettlement, and other costs.

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