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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

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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Jan 31, 1980

The proposed amendment will, in my view, further the nonproliferation and other foreign policy interests of the United States.

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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

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

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Jan 31, 1980

I'd like to close my comments with a special word to those Americans who have devoted their lives as amateur athletes and as professional athletes and coaches to the pursuit of physical fitness and athletic excellence.

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Jan 30, 1980

We are considering still other humanitarian steps we can take to help UNHCR and the Government of Pakistan care for these unfortunate Afghan people.

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Jan 30, 1980

We wish you and your families good health, happiness, and full enjoyment of the fruits of your hard work.

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Jan 30, 1980

reassuring to have friends like you in a time of trial and testing.

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Jan 30, 1980

The United States is making a new pledge of $5.3 million for immediate assistance to the growing number of Afghan refugees fleeing into Pakistan.

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Jan 30, 1980

I hope this bodes well for our efforts to control inflation and achieve economic stability and growth.

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Jan 29, 1980

The target year for achieving 4 percent unemployment is now 1985, a 2-year deferment.

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