“This war has killed 18 US service members, cost billions of taxpayer dollars, and displaced millions of civilians.”
“I’m pleased that my efforts will provide relief to the millions of Americans who’ve been squeezed by the surge in gas prices.”
“If the President wants to fix the problems at the pump, he should end this illegal war with Iran”
“The point is that tariffs contributed to inflation.”
“These disparities are not just statistics; they represent lives lost, families impacted, and communities left behind.”
“Prices are higher than when the president came into office, and tariffs made it worse.”

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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May 15, 1980

Our position in opposition to sending a team to the 22d Olympic games in Moscow results solely from the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

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May 15, 1980

They are chosen on the basis of academic achievement, leadership, community involvement, and demonstrated excellence in the areas of visual and performing arts or creative writing.

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May 15, 1980

The United States will continue to urge other governments and Olympic Committees to oppose participation in the Olympic games in Moscow this summer.

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May 14, 1980

I have no doubt that after 2 years of hard work by all of us we will be successful in making it even greater in the future.

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May 14, 1980

The small business conference and the way it was handled has been one of the major forces in strengthening the American economy.

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May 13, 1980

I have directed the various law enforcement agencies to take additional steps as necessary to assure that this policy and the law are obeyed.

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May 13, 1980

I believe this will resolve this problem in a legal, orderly, safe, humane, and proper fashion.

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May 12, 1980

It gives each side an opportunity to express its concerns about developments since the Afghanistan invasion.

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May 12, 1980

We will see in the future, I think, much more efficient agricultural production.

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May 12, 1980

the more united the allies are in having a commitment to have the hostages released, the better off it is for us and for the hostages and for the future of Iran.

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