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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 5, 1979

I agree with the changes proposed by the Secretary and they are consistent with the purposes of Proclamation No. 3279, as amended.

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Apr 5, 1979

Suspension of the fees and tariffs will serve to alleviate some of the world oil price impacts on the American consumer.

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Apr 5, 1979

I urge business, labor, agricultural, educational, professional and civic groups, and all the people of the United States to observe World Trade Week.

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Apr 5, 1979

I think that coal has a wonderful opportunity in the future for increased growth in production and increased prosperity for those regions that produce it.

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Apr 5, 1979

Remarks at the annual members dinner of the Chicago Committee of the Chicago Council on Foreign Relations

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Apr 5, 1979

I hereby determine that a regional energy emergency exists in the State of Florida.

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Apr 5, 1979

I think the people have responded well, even though the leaders in some countries have been somewhat embarrassed.

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Apr 5, 1979

On the President's message to Congress on national privacy policy

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Apr 3, 1979

The rate of increase of prices of hospital care has been extraordinarily high.

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Apr 3, 1979

I don't know of any issue that is more important to me at this point than controlling inflation.

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Apr 2, 1979

I will nominate Read P. Dunn, Jr., to be a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

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Apr 1, 1979

The right to be let alone is the right most valued by civilized men.

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Apr 1, 1979

The policy I am proposing will not disrupt the flow of information needed for legitimate business operations.

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Apr 1, 1979

Words alone cannot convey the shock and horror that accompanied this tangible evidence of the Nazi regime's systematic program of genocide.

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Apr 1, 1979

I have directed that action be taken to extend Privacy Act protections to certain data systems operated by recipients of Federal grants.

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Apr 1, 1979

I am submitting to you today Reorganization Plan No. 1 of 1979 to create the Office of Federal Inspector for the Alaska Natural Gas Transportation System.

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Apr 1, 1979

I am announcing today sweeping proposals to protect the privacy of individuals.

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