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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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Dec 12, 1980

That would be a most undesirable interference with the constitutional separation of powers.

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Dec 12, 1980

I have a responsibility to my successors and to the American people not to permit that encroachment to take place.

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Dec 12, 1980

I am returning without my signature H.R. 7584, the State-Justice-Commerce Appropriations Act of 1980.

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Dec 12, 1980

I have been committed to the vigorous enforcement of the Fourteenth Amendment to our Constitution and of our civil rights laws.

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Dec 11, 1980

H.R. 7020, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980.

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Dec 11, 1980

This bill will help to correct that inequity and prevent the waste of a vast pool of potential talent.

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Dec 11, 1980

I am pleased today to sign into law H.R. 5496, the National Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980.

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Dec 11, 1980

I hope, provide some measure of immediate relief to the stricken area and help a courageous people to overcome the effects of disaster.

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Dec 11, 1980

I oppose this legislative veto device, and pursuant to my message to Congress of June 21, 1978, I will treat these legislative vetoes as report-and-wait provisions.

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Dec 11, 1980

We in the United States are deeply sympathetic to the Italian people and their government in this time of great sorrow and great need.

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Dec 11, 1980

It is gratifying to join Congress in devoting increased attention to the under-involvement of women and minorities in the scientific and technical professions.

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Dec 11, 1980

He has had an unwavering commitment to the idea that progress in health care depends on research.

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