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.
May 28, 1979
Each Governor is hereby delegated the authority to establish a system of end-user allocation for motor gasoline.
May 28, 1979
No matter how Americans may differ on energy, we are united on two basic goals.
May 25, 1979
He has served, and will continue to serve, as a model for America's young people.
May 25, 1979
For nearly half a century, the Duke has symbolized the American ideals of integrity, courage, patriotism, and strength.
May 25, 1979
I have today approved S. 631, a bill to authorize the presentation of a specially struck gold medal to John Wayne.
May 24, 1979
The members appointed today are: MICHAEL J. DUKAKIS, ROY R. ESCARCEGA, PATSY L. FRYMAN, ELI GINZBERG, GEORGE L. JENKINS, SAM LENA, RUTH LOVE, AUSTIN P. SULLIVAN, JR., JULIUS B. THROWER.
May 24, 1979
The responsibility for governing this Nation belongs to us Democrats.
May 24, 1979
We need positive political solutions in America today, not just a sustained record of negative votes to appease some special, powerful political group back home.
May 24, 1979
Ours is a nation, ours is an America that lives on hope—hope based on a real expectation of fulfillment, not based on fear or cynicism or hatred or divisiveness or selfishness or despair, but based on justice, equality, optimism, and faith.
May 24, 1979
A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of May 6 through 12, 1979, as 'National Historic Preservation Week'.
May 24, 1979
We have already wasted years... looking for quick fixes, often just before a national election.
May 24, 1979
Whatever solutions we offer, there should be no illusions in the Democratic Party: No one in public office, in Detroit or in Washington, can escape having to make difficult decisions.
May 24, 1979
I sought this office to lead our country, and I will never duck any decision which is vital to the welfare of this Nation just because the popularity polls might go down.
May 24, 1979
A joint resolution to confer certain powers on the Presidential Commission appointed to investigate the Three Mile Island nuclear Power plant accident.
May 24, 1979
The times we live in call for plain talk and call for political courage.
May 23, 1979
We can avoid serious disruptions to our people and to the economy only if there is full realization of the energy problem and broad-based cooperation in dealing with it.
May 23, 1979
This quantity shall be allocated among supplying countries or areas to the extent necessary to conform with the provisions of the International Sugar Agreement, 1977, by the Secretary of State or his designee, after appropriate…
May 23, 1979
I think that because we took strong action, the dollar has been very stable ever since the 1st of November.
May 23, 1979
I think it will eliminate future problems that we might otherwise have had to face because of a lack of planning and cooperation.
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