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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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Oct 2, 1978

Nonviolence is effective among the young and not just the old.

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Oct 1, 1978

I hope that all sides participating in the conversations will work constructively to develop an enduring, democratic solution.

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Oct 1, 1978

I have determined that provision of import relief is not in the national economic interest.

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Oct 1, 1978

The imposition of import relief would not be an effective means to promote adjustment in the domestic industry.

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Oct 1, 1978

This bill will help to usher the United States into the modern world of diplomatic law and practice.

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Oct 1, 1978

The act establishes the privileges and immunities provisions of the Vienna Convention as the essential United States law on the subject.

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Oct 1, 1978

S. 1678 is a fine example of cooperation between the Congress and the executive branch in making regulatory programs meet their underlying purposes.

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Oct 1, 1978

I am pleased to sign into law S. 1678, amendments to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.

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Oct 1, 1978

I herewith report 30 deferrals of fiscal year 1979 funds totalling $1,178.2 million.

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Oct 1, 1978

I am pleased, because its enactment is a reflection of what Congress can accomplish when skillful and dedicated leaders of both Houses work closely together in a common cause.

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Oct 1, 1978

The deferrals are primarily routine in nature and do not, in most cases, affect program levels.

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Oct 1, 1978

The true strength of our nation lies in our ability to come together and address our common challenges.

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Sep 30, 1978

I believe that fruitful economic relationships can advance the security of all peoples on Earth.

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Sep 30, 1978

Justice among nations of the world, justice among the peoples within each nation is a fundamental responsibility.

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Sep 30, 1978

We urge that all involved make every effort to observe the cease-fire accepted on the 30th of September.

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Sep 30, 1978

I'm going to speak briefly this evening to the group in convention, and the thrust of my remarks will be that business, tourism, exchange of people and products can transcend international borders even greater than governments can through…

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Sep 30, 1978

These are the accomplishments of a privileged nation, privileged in our resources, privileged in our place in the world.

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Sep 30, 1978

Leaders often underestimate the wisdom of our people and how much our people desire peace.

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Sep 30, 1978

Only through vision, accommodation, and occasional sacrifice can we be worthy of our privilege.

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Sep 30, 1978

One of the things I'm going to say is that our two most ferocious allies, whom we hated and despised and did all we could to defeat, Japan and Germany, are now among our greatest allies and friends.

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Sep 29, 1978

Hope and perseverance are essential for achieving our goals and building a better future.

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