May 23, 1979
The diesel allocation program will work only if everyone uses restraint to make it work.
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 23, 1979
We must immediately address the middle distillate requirements of agricultural production.
May 23, 1979
I doubt if many Americans recognize the rapidly increasing importance of exports to the United States.
May 23, 1979
It would be better than this if we weren't having an unanticipated sharp increase in OPEC oil prices.
May 23, 1979
This is a very important development in the history of our Nation, economically speaking.
May 23, 1979
The challenge is going to be even greater in the future; and, commensurately, the opportunities are going to be even greater in the future.
May 23, 1979
I want to be sure that when this obvious advantage to American exporters is consummated into law, that our American producers are ready to take advantage of it.
May 22, 1979
Too many Federal programs have been allowed to continue indefinitely without examining whether they are accomplishing what they were meant to do.
May 21, 1979
I am asking that the Congress permit an orderly transition to a system where the average depositor can receive market-level interest rates on his or her savings.
May 21, 1979
They discriminate against the small saver, who often lacks sufficient funds to purchase market-rate securities which are available to the large investor.
May 21, 1979
It is particularly unconscionable for the Federal government to prohibit small savers from receiving the return on their deposits that is available to large and sophisticated investors.
May 21, 1979
The actions I am recommending today will help assure a steadier flow of mortgage credit for homebuyers.
May 21, 1979
Our partnership has acquired a new dimension as a result of the impressive growth in strength and influence of the Federal Republic.
May 21, 1979
The relationship between the Federal Republic and the United States has gathered strength and dynamism over the years.
May 21, 1979
This country must continue to provide its many ethnic groups with the opportunity to contribute.
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