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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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Nov 14, 1978

She was loved for her compassionate belief that varying cultural patterns express an underlying human unity.

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Nov 14, 1978

I will undertake an intensive systematic effort to ensure that actions of my Administration do not raise costs and prices unnecessarily.

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Nov 14, 1978

I urge you to send me your personal response to my request as soon as possible.

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Nov 14, 1978

The purpose of the studies will be to enhance the students' capabilities for public service.

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Nov 14, 1978

My anti-inflation program is designed to avoid imposing excessive hardships on any segment of our population.

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Nov 14, 1978

It is designed to provide education and a common experience for a group of future leaders.

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Nov 14, 1978

In her life as in her thought, she went wherever her probing intelligence would take her.

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Nov 14, 1978

I will achieve significant reductions in the Federal deficit next year and thereafter.

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Nov 14, 1978

Intrepid and independent, she was a model for several generations of young Americans, especially women.

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Nov 14, 1978

The program's purpose is to help educate a core group of a new generation of developing world leaders.

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Nov 13, 1978

This has been a very constant and fruitful interrelationship between two people.

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Nov 13, 1978

There is no doubt in my mind that our own discussions with our advisers and other leaders and the private discussions that I intend to have with you will be very constructive.

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Nov 13, 1978

Your country, Your Majesty, was the first nation on Earth to ever give us this diplomatic relation and recognition.

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Nov 13, 1978

Only 10 years later, in 1787, there was signed a treaty of friendship and commerce between the United States of America and the nation, the people of Morocco.

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Nov 13, 1978

It's very reassuring to me as a President to know that I can enjoy the friendship and the support... historically bound our nations together.

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Nov 13, 1978

We deeply appreciate this ancient and also this modern special privilege of being the friends of the people of Morocco.

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Nov 13, 1978

It is indeed a great honor for me as President of our country and for the people of the United States to welcome His Majesty, King Hassan II of Morocco.

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Nov 13, 1978

King Hassan tells me that Morocco has recovered from her visit.

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