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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

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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Mar 12, 1980

I determined that an overall average increase of 7.02 percent in General Schedule rates of pay was dictated by economic conditions affecting the general welfare.

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Mar 12, 1980

The windfall profits tax, which I proposed as a companion to the decontrol of crude oil prices, is central to an equitable energy policy.

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Mar 12, 1980

I am very pleased that the House of Representatives today approved the conference report on the windfall profits tax by a substantial majority.

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Mar 12, 1980

I urge the Senate to complete its action on the windfall profits tax bill promptly.

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Mar 11, 1980

it is hereby ordered that Section 1-101(e) of Executive Order No. 12154 of September 4, 1979 is amended

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Mar 11, 1980

Seven and a half million Americans have been given a head start over the life which they would have led.

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Mar 10, 1980

The guardians of the law are our courts and those who serve them.

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Mar 10, 1980

Only in the Armed Forces are we experiencing a serious shortage of physicians.

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Mar 10, 1980

I might address quickly this settlements issue, because it is a very serious difference between myself and Prime Minister Begin.

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Mar 10, 1980

I invite the American people to observe Thursday, May 1, 1980, as Law Day, U.S.A., and to reflect upon their individual and collective responsibilities for the effective administration of the law.

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