Political Quotes

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 10, 1980

It's easy to recognize a problem; it's difficult to do something about it.

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Jan 9, 1980

I see absolutely no inconsistencies in what we are advocating for an energy program and an enhancement in the quality of life among Americans.

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Jan 9, 1980

The existence of this kind of mass hopelessness and frustration is both intolerable and unacceptable.

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Jan 9, 1980

There are only two ways to resolve the energy problem in the foreseeable future.

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Jan 9, 1980

I'm determined that our Nation will hold high the banner of human rights for ourselves and for others.

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Jan 9, 1980

It may be a time of cleansing for us; it may be a time of recommitment to basic ideas that are important.

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Jan 9, 1980

This will bring to more than $6 billion, in all, the Federal investment in this unprecedented public and private effort.

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Jan 9, 1980

Today I'm launching a major initiative that will bring that great promise of America, the land of equal opportunity, to a closer relationship with actual reality.

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Jan 8, 1980

I believe that there is a general consensus among American leaders that the Federal Government role should be minimal in its impact upon human life and business life of our Nation.

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