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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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Mar 26, 1980

The Plan is designed to strengthen management of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in order to foster safety in all of the agency's activities.

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Mar 25, 1980

Every day in our great country about 5,000 Americans reach the age of 65.

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Mar 25, 1980

This question, how Americans approach their 65th year and how they live their lives after the age of 65, will be the subject of the White House Conference on Aging.

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Mar 25, 1980

Our older citizens have been through much more difficult times: two World Wars, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam conflict, a great depression.

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Mar 24, 1980

He spoke for the poor of El Salvador, where their voices had been ignored for too long.

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Mar 24, 1980

I strongly condemn the tragic assassination of Archbishop Oscar A. Romero of San Salvador yesterday.

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Mar 24, 1980

It cannot and should not intimidate those who seek social justice and democracy.

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Mar 23, 1980

The imposition of import relief itself would have an inflationary impact and consumer cost that I consider unacceptable in light of the strong emphasis that this Administration places on its anti-inflation efforts.

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Mar 23, 1980

There is serious doubt that import relief would help the domestic industry effectively adjust to compete with imports once the relief has expired.

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Mar 23, 1980

Import relief would have an inflationary impact and a consumer cost that I consider unacceptable in light of the strong emphasis that this Administration is placing on its anti-inflation efforts.

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Mar 22, 1980

I pray that the dimly burning wick which we have lit may yet ignite a blazing flame of peace that will light the world.

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