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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 6, 1980

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and laws of the United States, including Section 215 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended (8 U.S.C. 1185), and Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code…

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Apr 2, 1980

Frail and vulnerable people should have a primary place in the minds and hearts of all Americans.

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Apr 2, 1980

the President's meeting with representatives of retail food and drug chains

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Apr 2, 1980

This act establishes procedures by which the GAO may gain access to the documents and records of Federal agencies.

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Apr 2, 1980

I am confident that this cooperative spirit will extend to the implementation of the act's provisions.

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Apr 2, 1980

I call upon the American people to make our nursing homes an integral part of our communities.

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Apr 2, 1980

The recommendations of the congressional leaders will be of particular assistance to the President in his selection of nominees for these positions.

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Apr 2, 1980

The provision of Export-Import Bank financing to the People's Republic of China would be in the national interest.

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Apr 2, 1980

This legislation is the product of extensive discussions between the executive branch and the Congress.

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Apr 2, 1980

I will nominate Dean R. Axtell, of Park Forest, Ill., to be Executive Vice President of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

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Apr 2, 1980

There is nothing more reprehensible than the exploitation of those who are defenseless.

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Apr 2, 1980

I have today signed into law H.R. 24, the General Accounting Office Act of 1980.

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