Political Quotes

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 8, 1980

I have high ambitions for this country in the coming years, and I want to complete the job we've started together.

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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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Jun 8, 1980

I will nominate Lindsay D. Norman, Jr., of Harwood, Md., to be Director of the Bureau of Mines.

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Jun 8, 1980

I want you to know that we have the existing proposals and the new programs to cushion the effects of this recession.

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Jun 8, 1980

The truth is that the vast majority are law-abiding citizens whose only purpose is to seek freedom and to be reunited with their families.

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Jun 8, 1980

We could not permit this unsafe and uncontrollable flotilla to continue.

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Jun 8, 1980

The dangerous and disorderly flow of boats from Cuba is just about at an end.

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