Political Quotes

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 29, 1980

We cannot, and will not, rest until reasonable price stability has been achieved.

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Jan 29, 1980

Achieving satisfactory economic growth, reducing unemployment, and at the same time making steady progress in curbing inflation constitutes an enormous challenge to economic policy.

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Jan 29, 1980

My budget and economic policies have that as their primary goal.

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Jan 28, 1980

The Caribbean is of great interest to our country and is our closest group of neighbors.

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Jan 28, 1980

I admire the strength and vigor with which the European Parliament is addressing major issues of the day.

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Jan 28, 1980

Protecting the lives and health of our children requires continued vigilance and increased efforts to educate every citizen to the dangers of accidental ingestion of drugs and common household products.

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Jan 28, 1980

I see no need at this time to move toward an actual drafting of people.

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Jan 28, 1980

This is a budget that cuts the deficit substantially, 75 percent below what it was when I was elected President.

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