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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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Jun 28, 1979

I don't think we can expect any immediate alleviation of the energy problem in the United States on a collective basis.

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Jun 28, 1979

The deep commitment to restrain imports, the deep commitment to go to new forms of energy... we'll do this in an accelerating way because of the newly aroused concern and commitment on the part of American people and the Congress.

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Jun 28, 1979

I consider this summit conference to have been very successful.

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Jun 28, 1979

We deplore the decisions taken by the recent OPEC Conference.

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Jun 28, 1979

There will be an increase in supply of gasoline to the affected areas.

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Jun 28, 1979

I think you'll see it is [the OPEC statement] a very significant move.

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Jun 28, 1979

I am pleased to submit the following nominations to the Senate.

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Jun 28, 1979

We must invest literally billions of dollars in these technological advancements, and the money is available to us with the windfall profits tax and the establishment of the energy security fund.

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Jun 28, 1979

I discussed this announcement with the other leaders last night.

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Jun 28, 1979

This economic summit conference might be proven in history to have a historic meaning for most of the people on Earth.

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Jun 28, 1979

The OPEC Communiqué pretty well prohibits a dialog on the basis that we had contemplated.

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Jun 28, 1979

We have agreed to double our own monthly quota of refugees coming from Vietnam.

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Jun 27, 1979

On behalf of all Americans, Rosalynn and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Bill Stewart's wife, his family and friends.

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Jun 27, 1979

When journalists are intimidated, the search for truth is intimidated.

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Jun 27, 1979

The murder of ABC correspondent Bill Stewart in Nicaragua is a tragedy for his family, his friends, and for freedom-loving people everywhere.

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Jun 27, 1979

It is important that our journalists, as well as those of other countries, be allowed to cover world events without undue restraint.

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Jun 25, 1979

Well, of all the refugees who leave Southeast Asia now, we are taking about 70 percent of them.

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Jun 25, 1979

Not concern. I think our intentions and their desires are compatible.

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Jun 24, 1979

I'm delighted to be in your country and to enjoy the special hospitality and friendship for which the Japanese people are known throughout the world.

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Jun 24, 1979

Our relationship today is more than just one between two governments.

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