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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 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 4, 1981

I want to underscore the sense of loss and outrage we feel for what happened in El Salvador.

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Jan 4, 1981

I want to offer deeply felt condolences to the families of those three dedicated and brave men.

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Jan 4, 1981

They were dedicated to the building of a just and free society in El Salvador.

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Jan 1, 1981

Recess appointment of Walter Meheula to serve as United States District Judge for the District of Hawaii.

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Jan 1, 1981

I want to emphasize that the language in this bill defining conscientious objection is not to be construed in such a way as to discriminate among religions or to favor religious views over other views that are constitutionally entitled to…

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Jan 1, 1981

I have signed into law H.R. 4774, a bill amending the National Labor Relations Act to provide, among other things, that employees who have conscientious objections to joining or financially supporting a labor organization shall not be…

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Jan 1, 1981

I have invited the Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board to consult with the Attorney General on the proper interpretation of this language.

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Dec 30, 1980

I think that it would be to the advantage of the Iranians and, certainly, to the advantage of our imperiled hostages, if they would accept what we have proposed.

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