Political Quotes

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, 1979

I have no doubt that Dr. Kemeny will succeed completely in this effort.

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Apr 10, 1979

I am confident that during its 6 months of operation, this Commission will make the right judgments.

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Apr 9, 1979

I'm committed to it; the country needs it; it's already clear that the people demand it.

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Apr 9, 1979

I don't think there's anything more important to us, to our country, than to have a good relationship and a strong alliance with those who share common principles and goals with our country.

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Apr 9, 1979

The act is consistent with the understandings we reached in normalizing relations with the Government of the People's Republic of China.

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Apr 9, 1979

The question is no longer whether or not we decontrol domestic oil prices; Congress mandated an end to controls effective September 1981.

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Apr 9, 1979

I believe that the subject of prayer in school ought to be decided between a person, individually and privately, and God.

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Apr 9, 1979

The United States continues to support fully efforts, especially those of the United Nations, to bring about prompt, peaceful settlement on Cyprus.

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Apr 9, 1979

I don't see any immediate prospect that we would want to reinstate the draft.

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Apr 9, 1979

I believe a different treatment of the issue of diplomatic properties belonging to China would have been preferable.

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Apr 9, 1979

We must move more aggressively to utilize the vast coal reserves in our country.

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Apr 9, 1979

It authorizes the American Institute in Taiwan, a nongovernmental entity incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, to conduct these relations.

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Apr 8, 1979

Construction of air bases in Israel is not only a critical element in that country's security, but is essential in order for Israel to fulfill its undertaking to withdraw from the Sinai within the three-year period agreed in the Peace…

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Apr 6, 1979

I want them to say that we have restored what was lost, the trust and faith of American people in our own Government.

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Apr 6, 1979

I think the future of the Democratic Party in Virginia is bright indeed.

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Apr 6, 1979

I say, let's prove that the Government of the United States belongs to the people of the United States.

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Apr 5, 1979

I commend him for undertaking energy conservation measures and for his commitment that no suspension will be granted if the result would be a violation of any national ambient primary or secondary air quality standard.

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Apr 5, 1979

Trade also joins us with other nations of the world in a partnership of peace and trust.

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