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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 4, 1980

Unfortunately, H.R. 4788 overwhelmingly obscures these projects by prematurely authorizing others that are still under study.

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Feb 4, 1980

This bill is a clear example of both unwise fiscal policy and unsound water policy.

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Feb 4, 1980

I transmit to the Congress the annual report to be submitted under section 381 (c) of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act.

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Jan 31, 1980

Vice President Mondale will represent me at the XIII Olympic Winter Games.

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Jan 31, 1980

I will nominate Marian B. Javits to be a member of the National Council on the Humanities.

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Jan 31, 1980

But I consider organized physical fitness and the programs associated with them to be the best possible investment in American health.

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Jan 31, 1980

JOHN H. DALTON, of Virginia, to be a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board for the remainder of the term expiring June 30, 1982, vice Anita Miller, resigned.

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Jan 31, 1980

CONRAD M. FREDIN, of Minnesota, vice William W. Knight, Jr., resigned.

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Jan 31, 1980

HARRY E. BERGOLD, JR., of Florida, a Foreign Service officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to Hungary.

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