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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 24, 1980

Efforts to control and verify strategic nuclear weapons in the interest of world peace should not be abandoned.

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Jan 24, 1980

The Honorable Anne Wexler, Assistant to the President, will head the delegation.

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Jan 24, 1980

I look forward with particular pleasure to the visit I will be making to Rome in June.

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Jan 24, 1980

There is no way we can spend our way out of inflation, and there's no way we can wish our way out of inflation.

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Jan 24, 1980

We don't have an unlimited fund with which to pay for all the needs that you face; we don't claim that, we never will.

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Jan 24, 1980

We have added a net of 9 million new jobs in this Nation, never before done in wartime or peacetime.

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Jan 24, 1980

The principle of civilized behavior and rule of law is at stake.

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Jan 24, 1980

I am going to do all I can to hold down the inflation rate, and I need for you to help me.

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Jan 24, 1980

We will not be allowed to commit such aggression with impunity.

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