Dec 23, 1980
I want to emphasize my view, and that of the Attorney General, that section 508 is unconstitutional.
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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Dec 23, 1980
I am withholding my approval from enrolled bill S. 1097, 'The National Tourism Policy Act.'
Dec 23, 1980
I trust that the Congress will agree that a decision by the Supreme Court on this important issue is in the best interest of the Government as a whole.
Dec 23, 1980
The Afghan people and their struggle have not been forgotten and will not be forgotten by the rest of the world.
Dec 23, 1980
I cannot support the payment of taxpayers funds to them to remedy a problem they have with other private individuals in a situation in which the United States Government was in no way at fault.
Dec 23, 1980
Among its more noteworthy features, the enrolled bill lowers the percentage of voting members of rural utility and service cooperatives who must be farmers.
Dec 23, 1980
I am withholding my approval from H.R. 4386, a bill 'For the relief of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Oveson.'
Dec 23, 1980
These unified navigation rules will reduce the potential for confusion and thus lessen the danger of collision.
Dec 23, 1980
I consider this to be an unacceptable derogation of the President's executive authority and responsibility.
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