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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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May 1, 1979

Peace and stability in the Middle East and the Gulf area are very important to the well-being of the peoples of the region as well as the world as a whole.

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May 1, 1979

We recognize your deep commitment to the principles of democracy.

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May 1, 1979

The maintenance of peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula is important for peace and security in East Asia.

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Apr 30, 1979

I urge the Congress to consider favorably both of these measures to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our economic assistance to developing countries.

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Apr 30, 1979

I transmit herewith regulations affecting the personnel system of the Agency for International Development, together with explanatory information.

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Apr 30, 1979

We are all striving together to contribute as best we can to improve our system, because we love our country.

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Apr 30, 1979

This year, funding of the Sinai Support Mission is authorized under Chapter 6, Part II of the Foreign Assistance Act, 'Peacekeeping Operations'.

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Apr 30, 1979

We've got a lot to be thankful for, and I hope, working together, we can give an even greater basis for thanks for those whom we serve.

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Apr 30, 1979

The personnel regulations I am presenting today are an important step in strengthening the administration of our foreign assistance programs.

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Apr 30, 1979

The highest purpose of a government, the highest goal that a government or societal structure could hope to achieve is justice.

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Apr 29, 1979

I do hereby request that Sunday, June 17, 1979, be observed as Father's Day.

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Apr 29, 1979

Father's Day is a time for all of us to reflect on the sacrifices our fathers have made on our behalf.

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Apr 27, 1979

A lot of people just don't understand this awesome responsibility of being a President.

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Apr 26, 1979

I have proposed an orderly and scientifically sound breeder research and development program which will make this technology available to us if and when it is needed.

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Apr 26, 1979

We have plenty of time to develop a safe, efficient, technically sound, and proliferation-resistant breeder design.

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Apr 26, 1979

The immediate families of the five will join them very shortly.

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Apr 26, 1979

This Administration is committed ultimately to the cessation of such violence and immediately to the relief of those who suffer its consequences.

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Apr 25, 1979

I intend to see that we get both [an effective energy security trust fund and an honest windfall profits tax].

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Apr 25, 1979

The phased decontrol program I have established will increase domestic oil production.

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