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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Sep 23, 1979

The Senate's approval of the conference report on the department of education bill is a major step toward improved government efficiency.

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Sep 23, 1979

It will also mean better service—at less bureaucratic cost—for the State and local institutions which provide education in our country.

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Sep 23, 1979

I think Neil also knows how to interrelate the quality of life and participation of citizens in hammering out a successful answer to a complicated question.

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Sep 23, 1979

I invite all Americans to join me in saluting the talented performers who have given us so many hours of listening pleasure through country music.

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Sep 23, 1979

He's been on the job now, as you know, for several weeks, and he's begun to confront, in a successful way, problems that have been here for a long time.

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Sep 23, 1979

I commend the Country Music Association for its contribution to this annual observance.

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Sep 23, 1979

To me, this is not a negative development. It's a basis on which we can be excited and innovative.

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Sep 23, 1979

Placing Federal education programs in a separate department will allow us to manage these programs in a more effective, commonsense manner.

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Sep 23, 1979

We are facing, for the first time really, the realization that the resources that God gave us have limits.

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Sep 23, 1979

Moon has been in the forefront of some evolutionary changes that almost became revolutionary changes.

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Sep 23, 1979

My prime responsibility as President, above all others, is to guarantee the security of my country, your country.

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Sep 23, 1979

We've made some progress already; we've got a long way to go.

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Sep 23, 1979

We want to strengthen the basis for a cooperative relationship between the United States and Nicaragua based on mutual respect.

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Sep 23, 1979

I would like to thank Senator Ribicoff for his excellent leadership in bringing this reorganization to final Senate passage.

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Sep 20, 1979

The legislation should not impede cooperation between the carriers to plan and manage national systems.

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Sep 20, 1979

Well, what I consider—the Ku Klux Klan and everything it stands for is absolutely abhorrent to me and, I think, to our Nation.

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Sep 20, 1979

Competition should be encouraged and fully competitive markets should be deregulated.

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Sep 20, 1979

We cannot afford to have this progress frustrated by unwarranted regulation.

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Sep 20, 1979

Consumers are the final beneficiaries of competition, through lower prices and wider choices.

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Sep 20, 1979

The agreement is a breakthrough in building the relationship of equity and mutual respect.

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