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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 21, 1979

The report notes that considerable progress has been made in increasing international appreciation of the importance of minimizing risks of proliferation inherent in future fuel cycle developments.

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Mar 21, 1979

The risks of not signing it are much greater than the risks of signing it.

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Mar 21, 1979

I could not have been more pleased or favorably impressed than I was in my visit to Egypt.

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Mar 21, 1979

True security flows from the freely-given support of the people.

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Mar 21, 1979

I am pleased to submit the first report, as called for by Sections 601 and 602 of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-242), on the activities of the Government Departments and Agencies to prevent proliferation.

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Mar 21, 1979

I hope and expect that both positions will be moderated to some degree and an agreement can be reached.

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Mar 21, 1979

It points out that, through INFCE, the United States has stimulated a general reexamination of long-held technical assumptions concerning fuel cycle activities and awareness of the need to consider proliferation concerns.

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Mar 21, 1979

I am proud to rededicate the United States to the NATO objectives.

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Mar 21, 1979

I would hope that my personal involvement would be much less and that the negotiating teams could make substantial progress.

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Mar 20, 1979

Justice is the foundation of a just society, and it must be administered fairly and equitably to all.

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Mar 19, 1979

I don't know of any award that I could get that would mean more to me or be more in keeping with my lifetime love of the out-of-doors and the quality of our environment.

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Mar 19, 1979

I need the help and support of the National Wildlife Federation as we embark on this new, major step toward realizing the goals that have held together your own federation.

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Mar 19, 1979

I am deeply indebted to you personally and want to express, on behalf of more than 200 million Americans, our thanks for what you mean to us.

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Mar 19, 1979

All of us have become increasingly concerned about how Americans will live now and in future generations, with the pressure of industrial development a major element in Americans lives.

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Mar 19, 1979

We cannot afford to take for granted any element of threat to America's out-of-doors or to the environment in which we live.

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Mar 19, 1979

I think if there's one industry that I can imagine that has been successful in bridging these gaps and bringing an alleviation of tension and a better understanding of one another... it has been the sound recording industry.

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Mar 19, 1979

I want to congratulate you, welcome you here to the White House, thank you for your tremendous achievements in the past.

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Mar 19, 1979

My administrative action will stand until the Congress passes superior legislation.

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Mar 19, 1979

The music that you make not only pleases the President of the United States, but I think it extends the beneficial impact of American life throughout the world.

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