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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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Apr 10, 1980

I hope and I pray that we can be successful in having a comprehensive peace in the Middle East.

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Apr 10, 1980

This remarkable accomplishment was possible because the March of Dimes marshaled the concern and resources of our Nation.

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Apr 10, 1980

We've tried to use the services of our own direct negotiations.

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Apr 10, 1980

This law would permit a limited amount of that grain to move into the farmer-owned reserve.

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Apr 10, 1980

I accept the blame for everything that goes on in this country.

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Apr 10, 1980

Today I am pleased to sign into law S. 2427, a bill to give the Secretary of Agriculture additional authority to help ensure that America's farmers do not bear an unfair share of the economic burden associated with the suspension of grain…

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Apr 10, 1980

Scientific achievement without morality can be extremely dangerous.

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Apr 10, 1980

The Council on Wage and Price Stability will continue to play an important role in supplementing fiscal and monetary policies by calling public attention to wage and price developments or actions by the Government that could be of concern…

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Apr 10, 1980

I believe this action will benefit all farmers, both those who participated in the 1979 programs and those who did not.

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Apr 9, 1980

Let none of us forget what the New Deal accomplished, that it transformed the face and the heart of America.

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