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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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May 30, 1980

Yes, I'm worried about it and have been for the last 3 years or so.

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May 30, 1980

We've got to maintain the basis for the peace negotiations—twofold: One is United Nations Resolution 242, and secondly, the Camp David accords.

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May 29, 1980

Public Law 96-252 Federal Trade Commission Improvements Act of 1980

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May 29, 1980

Support of the President's position on the House-Senate conference report on the first budget resolution for fiscal year 1981.

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May 29, 1980

This is a good day for our entire country, and especially for the Northeast corridor.

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May 29, 1980

An act to permit the Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians to file with the United States Court of Claims any claim such band could have filed with the Indian Claims Commission under the Act of August 13, 1946

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May 29, 1980

It will also help to revive the central cities of the Northeast which have declined partly because of deteriorating rail service.

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May 29, 1980

An act to authorize appropriations for the Federal Election Commission for fiscal year 1981

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May 29, 1980

An act to extend the present public debt limit through June 5, 1980

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May 29, 1980

I shall immediately veto any debt limit extension or other legislation that disallows the fee.

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May 29, 1980

An act to amend the Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976 to authorize additional appropriations for the Northeast Corridor improvement project

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