Jan 22, 1980
Our American Red Cross is in dire financial need because of vast sums expended for disaster relief during a three-month period last summer.
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 22, 1980
The decision by Soviet authorities to deprive Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov of his honors and to send him into exile arouses worldwide indignation.
Jan 22, 1980
The arrest of Dr. Sakharov is a scar on their system that the Soviet leaders cannot erase by hurling abuse at him and seeking to mask the truth.
Jan 21, 1980
The Soviet Union's invasion of Afghanistan must be met with a firm and united Western response.
Jan 21, 1980
I will nominate Robert E. White, of Melrose, Mass., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to El Salvador.
Jan 21, 1980
I do hereby proclaim the month of February, 1980, as American Heart Month.
Jan 21, 1980
The selection of Mr. Clifford underscores the importance that President Carter attaches to continuing good relations with India.
Jan 20, 1980
We must show the Soviet Union that it cannot expect to continue to do business as usual with the United States while it is invading and occupying an independent nation.
Jan 20, 1980
These extraordinary circumstances demand prompt and forceful response by the United States.
Jan 20, 1980
We must make clear to the Soviet Union that it cannot trample on the independence of other states and at the same time carry on business as usual with the rest of the world.
Jan 20, 1980
The absence of such controls would prove detrimental to the foreign policy and national security interests of the United States.
Jan 20, 1980
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the installation of a puppet government is an extremely serious threat to peace.
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