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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 27, 1980

During the past year, China has demonstrated its commitment to open emigration by simplifying its exit procedures.

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May 27, 1980

Continuation of this authority may provide a basis for future steps to expand and improve our bilateral relations with other countries.

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May 27, 1980

My confidence in Hamilton Jordan's integrity has never wavered.

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May 27, 1980

I further determine the continuation of the waivers applicable to the Socialist Republic of Romania, the Hungarian People's Republic and the People's Republic of China will substantially promote the objectives of Section 402 of the Act.

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May 27, 1980

I appreciate the cooperation of Congressmen Scheuer and Broyhill, of Senators Ford and Danforth, and of Chairman Michael Pertschuk in molding a compromise bill.

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May 27, 1980

It requires that FTC rules be based on sound economic analysis.

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May 27, 1980

The FTC can resume fulfilling its mandate to safeguard the integrity of our national marketplace.

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May 26, 1980

This legislation represents the kind of cooperation between the Congress and the administration we need to balance the budget and improve the operation of Federal programs.

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May 26, 1980

The authority vested in the President by Section 1223(a) of the Panama Canal Act of 1979 to coordinate the policies and activities of agencies is delegated to the Secretary of Defense.

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May 26, 1980

S. 1309 raises the food stamp authorization ceilings for fiscal years 1980 and 1981, helping ensure that the needy among us will not go hungry.

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