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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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Dec 16, 1980

Section 4 violates the constitutional separation of powers by purporting to give Congress a role in administering substantive statutory programs.

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Dec 16, 1980

I want to emphasize my view, and that of the Attorney General, that section 4 is unconstitutional.

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Dec 16, 1980

The amendments to the TSUS set forth in section 3(b) of P.L. 96-490 shall be effective on the date of this Proclamation and shall be effective as to articles exported to the United States on or after the date of this Proclamation.

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Dec 16, 1980

I have signed into law an Act 'To approve and implement the protocol to the trade agreement relating to customs valuation, and for other purposes'.

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Dec 15, 1980

Joint funding is a proven management tool that has enabled the Federal agencies and State and local governments to work together to reduce administrative paper work.

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Dec 15, 1980

I am pleased that the Congress has continued this authority to assist State and local governments obtain and use Federal assistance.

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Dec 14, 1980

I think the root of every measure of substantive progress, at least in our country, is coal.

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Dec 14, 1980

I want to welcome all of you to the White House to a very important conference.

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Dec 14, 1980

We welcome the investment by foreign buyers in this improvement in transport, loading, and handling facilities.

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