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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 8, 1978

This is a day of great progress for our Nation and of great personal satisfaction to me as President.

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Nov 8, 1978

The promise of solar energy has been too long neglected as a major source of supply.

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Nov 8, 1978

The greatness of our Nation has been proven, and the future greatness of our Nation is more assured than before this legislation was passed.

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Nov 8, 1978

I think it's a vindication of our system of democratic government.

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Nov 8, 1978

The strength of our nation is found in the unity and resilience of its people.

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Nov 7, 1978

The removal of Tris-treated sleepwear from the marketplace...was also fully justified.

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Nov 7, 1978

The Attorney General shall assist the President by recommending to the President persons to be considered for appointment who are qualified to be district judges.

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Nov 7, 1978

The standards to be used in determining whether a person is qualified to serve as a district judge are whether that person is a citizen of the United States, is a member of a bar of a state, territory, possession or the District of…

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Nov 7, 1978

The purpose of the Commission is to make recommendations on establishing and funding an appropriate memorial to victims of the Holocaust.

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Nov 7, 1978

I take very seriously our obligation to conduct the public's business with the utmost integrity.

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Nov 7, 1978

Before making recommendations, the Attorney General shall consider whether public notice of the vacancy has been given and an affirmative effort has been made to identify qualified candidates.

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Nov 7, 1978

This legislation, based on the recommendations of the President's Commission on Olympic Sports, establishes procedures and guidelines to resolve disputes without placing the Federal Government in control of amateur sports.

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Nov 7, 1978

I publicly pledged to implement the civil service reforms with efficiency and dispatch.

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Nov 6, 1978

You are fortunate in many ways in coming to this area immediately adjacent to Washington, D.C., our National Capital.

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Nov 6, 1978

I hope that while you are here you will enjoy yourselves, because Americans like to enjoy themselves as well.

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Nov 6, 1978

This is a very fine opportunity for the great people of West Germany and the great people of the United States to know one another better.

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Nov 5, 1978

This bill creates a new pension program for needy disabled veterans and their survivors.

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Nov 5, 1978

I congratulate the Congress, particularly Chairmen Alan Cranston, Ray Roberts, Herman Talmadge, and Sonny Montgomery, in passing this measure which generally meets the administration's reform objectives and confines the cost to reasonable…

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Nov 5, 1978

It will assure higher income standards for the neediest eligible veterans and their survivors.

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Nov 4, 1978

True democracy is built on the principles of fairness, equality, and respect for all individuals.

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Nov 3, 1978

I am signing today H.R. 12874, the Solar Photovoltaic Energy Research, Development, and Demonstration Act of 1978.

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Nov 3, 1978

I commit my Administration to work with the next Congress to develop a comprehensive maritime policy for the United States.

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