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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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Jan 31, 1980

The Committee shall assist in monitoring and encouraging the placement of subcontracts by the private sector with eligible small businesses, particularly with small minority businesses.

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Jan 31, 1980

I want them all to know, and I want athletes from all around the world to know that I'm determined personally that they will have an opportunity to participate this year in international games of the highest quality.

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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

I'd like to begin by paying a special tribute to a group that deserves the praise and support of all Americans, the United States Olympic Committee.

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Jan 31, 1980

These U.S.-Swiss agreements are similar in objective to the U.S.-Italian social security agreements.

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Jan 31, 1980

These bilateral agreements... provide for limited coordination between the United States and foreign social security systems.

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Jan 31, 1980

We must send that message clearly to the Soviet Government and to its leaders.

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Jan 31, 1980

MARGARET MUTH LAURENCE, Of Virginia, to be an Assistant Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks, vice Sidney A. Diamond, elevated.

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Jan 31, 1980

The lists were sent to Representative Jack Brooks, chairman of the House Committee on Government Operations.

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Jan 31, 1980

There is established an Advisory Committee on Small and Minority Business Ownership composed of five high-level officers from five United States businesses and five representatives of minority small businesses.

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Jan 31, 1980

It is not politics when one nation sends 100,000 of its heavily armed troops across a border and subjugates its peace-loving, deeply religious neighbor.

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