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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 13, 1980

We cannot accept high rates of inflation as a permanent fact of American life.

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Mar 13, 1980

We cannot afford the fairy-tale that inflation can somehow be passed along to the next person or somehow be passed along to the next generation.

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Mar 13, 1980

I've long believed that our Nation must use more of this natural resource in our own national defense.

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Mar 13, 1980

The text of the Executive order is printed in the FEDERAL REGISTER of March 14, 1980.

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Mar 13, 1980

I consider all of these ships to be combat effective in terms of their ability to accomplish their designated mission.

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Mar 13, 1980

I have absolutely no doubt that the plan that I outlined today, when implemented, will indeed bring down the high rate of inflation which exists today.

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Mar 13, 1980

remarks and a question-and-answer session on the results of the March 11 State Democratic Party primaries and caucuses

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Mar 13, 1980

I commend the Congress, and particularly Representative Jack Brooks and Senator Abraham Ribicoff, for the passage of this legislation.

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Mar 13, 1980

Class for class, the ships in this authorization request are more survivable than ships now in the fleet.

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Mar 13, 1980

The cost effectiveness of a ship program is difficult to determine without establishing the measure of effectiveness of a specific mission.

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