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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Sep 16, 1978

We are privileged to witness tonight a significant achievement in the cause of peace.

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Sep 16, 1978

The search for peace in the Middle East must be guided by the following:—The agreed basis for a peaceful settlement of the conflict between Israel and its neighbors is United Nations Security Council Resolution 242, in all its parts.

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Sep 16, 1978

We must work towards a future where every person has the opportunity to thrive.

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Sep 14, 1978

I will nominate John Gunther Dean, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to Lebanon.

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Sep 14, 1978

An act to amend title 5, United States Code, to authorize the Civil Service Commission to comply with the terms of a court decree, order, or property settlement in connection with the divorce, annulment, or legal separation of a Federal…

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Sep 14, 1978

An act to amend section 2632 of title 10, United States Code, to provide the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating with the authority to transport Coast Guard employees to and from certain places of employment.

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Sep 14, 1978

I invite the Governors of the several States, the chief officials of local governments, and the people of the United States to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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Sep 14, 1978

An act to amend title 39 of the United States Code to provide better enforcement procedures for preventing fraudulent solicitations through the mails.

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Sep 14, 1978

An act to provide that a certain tract of land in Pinal County, Arizona, held in trust by the United States for the Papago Indian Tribe, be declared a part of the Papago Indian Reservation.

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Sep 12, 1978

The future of our nation depends on our ability to address challenges with resilience and unity.

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Sep 12, 1978

The House's commitment to civil service reform deserves the appreciation of every American.

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Sep 12, 1978

The overwhelming endorsement in the House of Representatives today of my civil service reform proposal is a victory for every citizen concerned about government waste and inefficiency.

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Sep 10, 1978

I urge all the families and friends of our sick and disabled veterans to visit them and extend to them a grateful nation's promise that they will not be forgotten.

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Sep 10, 1978

I will nominate Armando M. Rodriguez, of Whittier, Calif., to be a member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Sep 10, 1978

I will nominate Marvin S. Cohen, of Tucson, Ariz., to be a member of the Civil Aeronautics Board.

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Sep 9, 1978

The strength of our democracy lies in the active participation of its citizens.

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Sep 7, 1978

Freezing of Chinese, Vietnamese, and Cuban assets and controls over the remaining World War II assets of the German Democratic Republic and Czechoslovakia should continue until American claims against these countries are settled.

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Sep 7, 1978

Their extension would be in the national interest of the United States for the following reasons:

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Sep 7, 1978

I am proud of the success of the National School Lunch Program.

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Sep 7, 1978

Current trade and financial embargoes against Cuba, North Korea, Vietnam, and Cambodia should be continued until appropriate political changes occur with respect to our relations with those countries.

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