May 28, 1980
We came to the greatest nation on Earth, because we saw an opportunity here not only for freedom but for the accommodation of change.
Jimmy Carter
The Public Record
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 28, 1980
The Government of the United States will be committed to those fundamental principles that hold our ever-stronger Nation together; freedom, democracy, compassion, and human rights.
May 28, 1980
The people have not lost the sound judgment and common sense and conviction and courage that's been the foundation for American success.
May 28, 1980
I tell you flatly, with the perfect knowledge that if I make a mistake it's going to hurt me, I make this prediction: that the second half of this year, beginning in the summer, the inflation rate is going to go down too.
May 28, 1980
Our country has had to face very difficult problems; we've not flinched.
May 28, 1980
We do live in a time of challenge; we do live in a time of change; we do live in a time of danger.
May 28, 1980
This country is on the cutting edge of change, the cutting edge of progress.
May 28, 1980
We're united in the determination that America must be strong; strong militarily, strong economically, and strong morally.
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