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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Jul 9, 1979

I have found and proclaimed that a severe energy supply interruption currently exists.

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Jul 8, 1979

The Saudi decision is based on their historic friendly relationship with the United States.

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Jul 5, 1979

Announcement: nomination of James M. Sprouse to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit

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Jul 5, 1979

Announcement: creation of two special working groups under the White House Management Task Force on Energy Shortages to deal with problems of independent truckers

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Jul 5, 1979

Appointment of Gov. George Ariyoshi of Hawaii as the President's Personal Representative to the Gilbert Islands independence celebrations

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Jul 2, 1979

I will nominate Jane McGrew to be General Counsel of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Jun 30, 1979

I feel renewed in my own commitment and strength when I know from history how great a nation we have.

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Jun 30, 1979

The challenge at the economic summit was to try to be substantive and specific on commitments about energy.

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Jun 30, 1979

There's no way for me to look at a welcoming crowd at the airfield or to look on your faces without realizing that Hawaii not only has a great natural beauty but also a great human and political beauty.

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Jun 30, 1979

The freest possible system of trade exists to the advantages of both nations.

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Jun 30, 1979

The United States will continue to support the efforts of the Government of the Republic of Korea to maintain peace and stability in Korea.

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Jun 30, 1979

I express my appreciation for the full consultations between the two Presidents and their Defense Ministers on security issues.

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Jun 29, 1979

Thirty years ago, on this remote peninsula, 50,000 young Americans gave their lives for principles in which we still believe.

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Jun 29, 1979

I'm much better at competing with you in running than I would be in boxing.

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Jun 29, 1979

I am deeply proud to be the President and to be Commander in Chief of men and women like you.

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Jun 29, 1979

More battles have been won or lost because of the quality of communications than perhaps because of any other single factor.

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