May 17, 1979
Nomination of Jose A. Lopez to be United States Marshal for the District of Puerto Rico
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 17, 1979
To help insure that the actions ordered above are carried out in an effective manner, I hereby establish the Interagency Committee on Women's Business Enterprise.
May 17, 1979
Nomination of James P. Jones to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Virginia
May 17, 1979
Museums enrich the quality of our communities and provide a sense of continuity and perspective.
May 17, 1979
The Task Force concluded that these deficiencies result, at least in part, from discriminatory practices.
May 17, 1979
Programs could be made more effective if they were carried out as part of an overall State energy plan.
May 17, 1979
Nomination of Thomas M. Reavley to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit
May 17, 1979
We must work collaboratively with our state and local leaders to tackle challenges like gasoline shortages.
May 17, 1979
True democracy requires the active participation of its citizens in the decision-making process.
May 16, 1979
His leadership in the trade union and civil rights movements has left an indelible mark on almost every area of our national life.
May 16, 1979
America will always be a more just, more humane, and more decent nation because A. Philip Randolph lived among us.
May 16, 1979
Twenty-five years ago, the legal basis for segregation was struck down in this Republic by the Supreme Court in Brown v. Board of Education.
May 16, 1979
His dignity and integrity, his eloquence, his devotion to nonviolence, and his unshakable commitment to justice all helped shape the ideals and spirit of the civil rights movement.
May 16, 1979
A. Philip Randolph helped sweep away longstanding barriers of discrimination and segregation in industry and labor unions, in our schools and armed services, in politics and government.
May 15, 1979
I brought here an almost abhorrence or horror of government intrusion and unjust, unnecessary paperwork.
May 15, 1979
I have today signed the attached Executive order to establish the Peace Corps as an autonomous agency within ACTION.
May 15, 1979
Members of the House should feel justifiably proud of their historic vote for a truly superior bill.
May 15, 1979
Widespread participation can improve the quality of agency decisions by assuring that they are made on the basis of more complete and balanced records.
May 15, 1979
We have not found any evidence of collusion or illegalities among the oil companies.
May 15, 1979
Today, the purpose of this meeting is to recognize the outstanding small business people of our country.
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