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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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Oct 16, 1980

I believe that my position on the issues, my record will stand the scrutiny to be derived from the debate.

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Oct 16, 1980

H.R. 5288 expands the scope of services and assistance to ensure that disabled veterans actually get jobs and keep them.

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Oct 16, 1980

This is indeed a very pleasant task that I have this afternoon.

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Oct 16, 1980

I know that all of the veterans' organizations represented here are very gratified also for the leadership that has been shown by Max Cleland.

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Oct 16, 1980

I am today approving H.R. 6790, the Foreign Service Act of 1980.

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Oct 16, 1980

No. I would like for them to be released today, but I don't have any reason to predict that they will.

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Oct 16, 1980

I have assumed personal responsibility to provide for America's veterans.

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Oct 16, 1980

In accordance with section 203 (b) (1) of the Trade Act of 1974, enclosed is a report to the Congress setting forth my decision to provide import relief on canned mushrooms in the form of increased tariffs.

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Oct 16, 1980

This well-deserved increase will help these veterans and dependents meet the increased costs of their education.

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Oct 16, 1980

I think that the result of the debate is not who's the best debater, but which of the two candidates the American people judge can resolve the issues most effectively as a President.

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Oct 15, 1980

People will want to come here from all over the world to be part of naval history.

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Oct 15, 1980

I believe God listens to his prayers just as attentively as God listens to mine.

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Oct 15, 1980

Those who originally created the promise of America were firm in their convictions.

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Oct 15, 1980

One of the great unfinished jobs of this decade, particularly for young people looking to the future, is the problem of hazardous wastes and also groundwater contamination.

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Oct 15, 1980

I think we've made a lot of progress in doing away with the sectionalism that used to separate our country one part from another.

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Oct 15, 1980

The most important single difference that I consider between myself and Governor Reagan is the approach to this defense issue.

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Oct 15, 1980

We will continue to pursue, in every possible way, the possibility of having the hostages released, as we have for the last 10 or 11 months.

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Oct 15, 1980

That's our position, and I think it ought to be acceptable as our Nation's position in the U.N. Security Council.

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