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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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Sep 21, 1978

I'm determined to work toward a balanced budget as rapidly as possible.

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Sep 21, 1978

Strength also comes from being a clean nation, a decent nation, a truthful nation.

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Sep 21, 1978

I recommend that the Senate give prompt consideration to the Convention, and advise and consent to its ratification.

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Sep 21, 1978

I understand from your letter that Knesset approval to withdraw all Israeli settlers from Sinai according to a timetable within the period specified for the implementation of the peace treaty is a prerequisite to any negotiations on a…

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Sep 21, 1978

An act to provide for the extension of certain Federal benefits, services, and assistance to the Pascua Yaqui Indians of Arizona.

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Sep 21, 1978

The South is the only part of the United States that really knows what it means to suffer the tortures of the aftermath of a war.

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Sep 21, 1978

I'm very interested in this race in South Carolina and seeing Pug win.

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Sep 21, 1978

I am transmitting a copy of that letter to Prime Minister Begin for his information.

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Sep 21, 1978

I'm interested in a lot of races in this country, but there is no political campaign in the United States in which I am more deeply and personally interested than to see a victory won by Pug Ravenel in November.

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Sep 21, 1978

I think the sale of defensive arms... have not hurt the prospect for exports.

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Sep 21, 1978

Together, you and I, we can have them in our country in the future.

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Sep 21, 1978

A joint resolution designating April 28 and 29 of 1979 as 'Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust'.

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Sep 21, 1978

I'm very proud of you, and I thank you for giving me your confidence to serve as President.

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Sep 21, 1978

The biggest cancer that was growing that threatened to destroy our relationship with all the nations to the south was the Panama Canal treaties.

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Sep 21, 1978

We've had a net increase of 6 million jobs in the country since I've been in office.

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Sep 21, 1978

I have received your letter of September 17, 1978, describing how you intend to place the question of the future of Israeli settlements in Sinai before the Knesset for its decision.

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Sep 21, 1978

We've encouraged our own industrial leaders to explore opportunities for investment in other countries.

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