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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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Sep 28, 1979

I believe that this visit has been not only a delightful one for us but has served to convince the people of our two countries that we live in a state of harmony, of mutual purpose, and of friendship and of cooperation.

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Sep 28, 1979

The Agency shall advise the President with respect to coordination of United States policy and programs.

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Sep 28, 1979

The Office of Small Business shall be in the Agency for International Development.

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Sep 28, 1979

In order to implement the trade agreement... it is necessary to modify the Tariff Schedules of the United States.

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Sep 28, 1979

I have taken steps to ensure that all Departments and Agencies give priority to the protection of human rights.

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Sep 27, 1979

Between individuals, as between nations, respect for the rights of others is peace.

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Sep 27, 1979

Tonight we're determined to make the result of our toasts better than they were when I was in Mexico City.

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Sep 27, 1979

Your speech yesterday at the United Nations on the future of the world as it relates to energy was indeed one of the most profound and the most beautiful speeches I have ever read.

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Sep 27, 1979

Anti-inflationary wage and price behavior shall be measured by the following standards.

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Sep 27, 1979

May we be thankful in proportion to that which we have received, trusting not in our wealth and comforts, but in the strength of our purpose.

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Sep 27, 1979

We have good reasons for gratitude: for liberty in a world where repression is common, for peace in a world of threats and terror and war, for a bounteous harvest in a world where hunger and despair still stalk much of mankind.

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Sep 27, 1979

I believe that these troubled and uncertain times between our two countries are gone forever.

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Sep 27, 1979

We are determined that our dialog will always be creative, that our negotiations will be frank and fair and mature and productive.

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Sep 26, 1979

It remains the position of the administration that the treaty is self-executing with respect to the transfer of property.

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Sep 26, 1979

This legislation will be interpreted and applied by the executive branch in strict conformity with the terms and the intent of the treaties.

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Sep 26, 1979

I will nominate William B. Welsh, of Annandale, Va., to be an Assistant Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare.

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Sep 26, 1979

These items involve the Departments of Agriculture and Commerce and the Railroad Retirement Board.

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Sep 25, 1979

This is undoubtedly the single most important anti-inflation and budget-saving bill the Congress will face this session.

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Sep 25, 1979

I am confident the full House will follow the lead of the Senate during the last Congress and act favorably at long last to restrain soaring hospital costs.

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Sep 25, 1979

I hope no one will take this news as a signal to relax the effort that each citizen must make to ease our demand on a limited world supply of oil.

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Sep 25, 1979

Agencies shall establish procedures for the early and meaningful participation by consumers in the development and review of all agency rules, policies, and programs.

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Sep 25, 1979

The Council shall provide leadership and coordination to ensure that agency consumer programs are implemented effectively.

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Sep 25, 1979

It is inconceivable that a majority of the House would refuse to join in this effort to attack directly one of the primary causes of inflation and to save billions of Federal and State taxpayers' dollars.

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