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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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Jan 7, 1980

I talked to the President of Pakistan immediately after this Afghanistan invasion.

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Jan 7, 1980

This is a protected freedom that all citizens enjoy, and it is of vital importance.

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Jan 7, 1980

This review is to reassess what exports will make a significant contribution to the military potential of the Soviet Union and therefore prove detrimental to the security of the United States in light of the Soviet intervention in…

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Jan 7, 1980

We will not send high technology equipment to the Soviet Union or any equipment that might have a security benefit to the Soviet Union.

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Jan 7, 1980

These consultations should make clear that the basis for review and revision is the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan which has changed the nature of the potential danger to our common military security.

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Jan 7, 1980

No validated export licenses for shipment of goods or technical data to the Soviet Union are to be approved.

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Jan 7, 1980

I am confident that Federal, State and local governments working together within this framework can ensure the wise use and management of the Nation's floodplains.

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Jan 7, 1980

The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan is the greatest threat to peace since the Second World War.

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Jan 7, 1980

The only nations voting against these two propositions were East Germany—and the Soviets themselves.

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Jan 7, 1980

This is an unacceptable and unwise intrusion upon their rights under the first amendment.

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Jan 7, 1980

I urge Congress to act with dispatch so that the first amendment rights of Federal employees are not unduly jeopardized.

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