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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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Feb 12, 1979

I am sending to the Congress today my proposal to establish a Department of Education.

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Feb 11, 1979

Our objective has been and is a stable and independent Iran which maintains good relations with the United States of America.

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Feb 11, 1979

I don't have any inclination to condemn the Soviets as a people or even as a government.

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Feb 11, 1979

My goal will be to protect the interests of my Nation and the people whom I represent.

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Feb 11, 1979

The American people badly need relief from this punishing, excessive inflation.

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Feb 9, 1979

The future belongs to those who are willing to work towards a better world for everyone.

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Feb 8, 1979

Announcement: nomination of Harold Barefoot Sanders, Jr., to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Texas

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Feb 8, 1979

I am deeply concerned, and interested in the special problems that relate to ethnic Americans.

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Feb 8, 1979

I think the American Agricultural Movement, a year or two ago, effectively dramatized the plight of farmers.

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Feb 8, 1979

I believe it'll be a much cleaner relationship in eliminating confusion and overlapping and red tape.

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Feb 8, 1979

I don't believe so, but I'll have to say that that's a two-way responsibility.

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Feb 8, 1979

The White House released manifests listing passengers who have flown on White House authorized military aircraft from July 1 through December 31, 1978.

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Feb 8, 1979

Announcement: visit of Crown Prince Fahd Bin Abd al-Aziz al-Sa'ud of Saudi Arabia to Washington, D.C.

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Feb 8, 1979

News conference: on the signing of the first Government contract containing the anti-inflation pay and price guidelines

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Feb 7, 1979

I believe that the relationships between Mexico and the United States have improved the last 2 years.

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Feb 7, 1979

My knowledge of the Mexican people is that they share our commitment to the honoring of law.

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Feb 7, 1979

We believe that all decisions about the production and sale of energy supplies in Mexico should be made by the Mexican people.

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Feb 7, 1979

I designate the week beginning March 18, 1979, as National Poison Prevention Week.

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Feb 7, 1979

We are a country that's accustomed to receiving with an open heart and with open arms those who want to come to our country for a different life.

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Feb 7, 1979

The relief option I have authorized is slightly less restrictive than the USITC recommended action though it will be effective in limiting imports.

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Feb 5, 1979

Thailand has been a country with very sound judgment, wisdom among the leaders-not always perfect, but close to it.

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Feb 5, 1979

Even during the time European colonialism was extended almost entirely throughout the Asian world, there was one nation that stayed free, and that was the people of Thailand.

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Feb 5, 1979

These amendments will make the Convention even more effective.

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