Dec 8, 1978
The Trident submarine decision was made, as you know, several years ago.
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 8, 1978
The greatest wealth of a nation is its people, not its natural resources.
Dec 7, 1978
It is fitting to note that the nation of Israel, to which she dedicated her life, is strong and free today.
Dec 7, 1978
Golda Meir embodied the best in the Israeli spirit—courage and idealism; honest outspokenness and buoyant good humor; strength and compassion and a deep love of her land.
Dec 7, 1978
Golda Meir always understood that great global issues involve the hopes and fears of ordinary men and women.
Dec 7, 1978
We pray that the second great dream of Golda Meir's life... will soon be realized: a just and lasting peace in the Middle East.
Dec 7, 1978
Golda Meir is among that heroic group of men and women, Israel's pioneers, who dreamed of establishing a free and independent Jewish state.
Dec 6, 1978
I know I can count on your continued support in this effort, as well as your willingness to serve on the Board of Directors of AMTRAK.
Dec 6, 1978
All people who love freedom and believe in democracy won a victory in Spain yesterday.
Dec 6, 1978
I want to take this opportunity to personally express my gratitude and appreciation for the contributions you have made to my Administration.
Dec 6, 1978
The success of the transition to democracy in Spain has earned the admiration of people the world over.
Dec 5, 1978
George Brown was a forthright, courageous man who inspired the men and women he served with and loved his country.
Dec 5, 1978
I think one of the most important things for us all to remember is how the American people feel.
Dec 5, 1978
I never came to Washington, except as a tourist, before I came to be inaugurated as President.
Dec 5, 1978
Those who have served in the Congress for 5 years or 35 or 38 years almost unanimously have told me that this past year, this year has been the most difficult in the history of the Congress.
Dec 5, 1978
We're the strongest nation on Earth militarily, and we intend to stay that way.
Dec 5, 1978
It may be that none of us in this room will ever mean quite as much to America as Woody Guthrie.
Dec 5, 1978
This is a special night, particularly in the lives of Members of the House of Representatives.
Dec 5, 1978
He preferred a cockpit to sitting behind a desk, but wherever his country needed him, he answered the call with honor.
Dec 5, 1978
And of course, we have tried to raise high the banner of basic human rights, which we all espouse.
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