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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 6, 1980

No one can know what the Soviets' plans might be, but I think we've got to be prepared for that eventuality.

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Jan 6, 1980

I would rather not give specifics, but we are prepared to take action that would be quite serious in its consequences for Iran.

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Jan 6, 1980

We've always had a few basic principles to guide me since I've been involved in meeting this absolutely illegal and abhorrent act.

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Jan 6, 1980

These steps are designed to remove supplies from the market in order to assure that price levels will not be unduly affected.

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Jan 6, 1980

This is a good investment for the Federal Government as well as for Chrysler, its employees, its dealers, its suppliers, and the communities involved.

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Jan 6, 1980

This legislation is extremely important not only for Chrysler and its employees, its dealers, its suppliers, not only important for Detroit but for all the people of our country.

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Jan 6, 1980

This legislation does not violate the principle of letting a competitive free enterprise system in our country function on its own.

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Jan 3, 1980

This would threaten the security of all nations including, of course, the United States, our allies, and our friends.

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Jan 3, 1980

At the invitation of the President, Italian Prime Minister Francesco Cossiga will make an official visit to Washington January 24-25.

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Jan 3, 1980

The United States wants all nations in the region to be free and to be independent.

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