May 21, 1979
The present rate ceilings are costing the American people billions of dollars in lost interest annually.
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 21, 1979
We must reaffirm our commitment to eliminate these residues of prejudice and bigotry.
May 21, 1979
I am today recommending that the Congress enact comprehensive financial reform legislation.
May 21, 1979
It is important that we recognize these singular benefits and encourage their perpetuation.
May 21, 1979
The Basic Law has proved itself throughout a difficult and challenging generation of reconstruction and growth as the foundation of one of the most stable and flourishing democratic states in the world.
May 21, 1979
The financial marketplace is becoming adept at creating new investment alternatives, such as money market mutual funds.
May 21, 1979
I shall ask the Congress to provide that through an orderly transition period all deposit interest rates be permitted to rise to market-rate levels.
May 21, 1979
I wish to extend to you and to the people of the Federal Republic the very best wishes of the United States of America.
May 21, 1979
I ask that all Americans reflect on the Hispanic heritage of our Nation.
May 20, 1979
I can't imagine any circumstance under which those vested retirement funds would be lost to you.
May 20, 1979
I think it's accurate to point out that in the last 2 1/2 years, I've been privileged to be part of the system which represents the American people in our Government.
May 20, 1979
I'm determined to bring this about so that there will be stability, credibility, and predictability in the establishment of pay levels for Federal employees in the future.
May 20, 1979
We are in a time, I believe, of concern, some troubled feeling on the part of the American people about energy, about inflation, about peace in the world, about taxation, about ethics.
May 20, 1979
I'm very pleased at how we have been courageous enough to tackle some problems that have long existed in government.
May 20, 1979
The suggestions that have been made last year by more than 42,000 Federal employees and saved our Nation over $350 million is a very good example of a new spirit of enthusiasm and dedication.
May 20, 1979
I have tried since I've been in this office to form a partnership with you.
May 20, 1979
I think we need to have some protection for whistleblowers, who come forward in a courageous way and say, 'This is wrong in our Government.'
May 19, 1979
The Georgia State Capitol will seem a far more lonely place without 'Mr. Ben.'
May 19, 1979
He loved his State and its people and acted on that love through a lifetime of public service.
May 19, 1979
The people of Georgia shared his affection and repeatedly returned him to his post as secretary of state through an era of profound political, social, and economic change.
May 19, 1979
He was never too busy to stop and make history come alive for schoolchildren.
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