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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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Nov 12, 1980

This report features a discussion of the serious unemployment problems experienced by many youth today, especially minority teenagers.

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Nov 12, 1980

The National Climate Program is intended to aid our Nation in understanding the climate processes and to make such information widely available.

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Nov 12, 1980

I am transmitting to you the 18th annual report on employment and occupational requirements.

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Nov 12, 1980

We have a permanent commitment to the peace and security of Israel.

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Nov 11, 1980

These conversions will displace 920,000 barrels of oil per year.

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Nov 11, 1980

I hope that all States will become Parties to the Convention, and that it will be applied universally.

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Nov 11, 1980

Five major Federal installations are now in the process of converting twelve units to coal.

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Nov 11, 1980

The Council on Wage and Price Stability will continue to play an important role in our efforts to fight inflation.

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Nov 11, 1980

I urge the Senate to act favorably at an early date on this Protocol.

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Nov 11, 1980

I hope that this report, like its predecessor, will contribute to the informed discussion so necessary to the maintenance of our scientific and technological capabilities.

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Nov 11, 1980

I am pleased to transmit the first Annual Report on the implementation of Section 403 of the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978.

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Nov 11, 1980

The national emergency declared on November 14, 1979, must continue in effect after November 14, 1980.

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Nov 11, 1980

I transmit herewith, for Senate advice and consent to ratification, a Convention between the United States of America and Canada with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital.

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Nov 4, 1980

President's return to the White House to discuss with advisers the situation in Iran

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Nov 4, 1980

I don't think I've failed, in those respects when the issues were in my hands, to act with a proper degree of boldness.

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Nov 4, 1980

I love this country and its people, and the outcome of the election hasn't affected that feeling at all.

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Nov 4, 1980

I thought you all would want something to do the rest of this week, so we thought we'd just go around and thank a few people that helped us so much.

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Nov 4, 1980

I don't know anything that could have been done better or differently.

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Nov 4, 1980

If the hostages were transferred to ment control, this would be a step.

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Nov 3, 1980

I've not achieved all I set out to do; perhaps no one ever does.

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Nov 3, 1980

I am designating the Bureau of Mines in the Department of the Interior as the principal Federal agency for nonfuel mineral data gathering and analysis.

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