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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 16, 1979

Within two months, and annually thereafter, each agency shall publish for comment a list of those programs which it has identified as likely to offer significant opportunity for conservation.

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Dec 16, 1979

I'm very grateful as President to be partaking in this commemoration of a season when human beings are drawn closer to God.

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Dec 16, 1979

No one shall be awarded any financial assistance unless that award complies with the provisions of the conservation rules adopted by the agency pursuant to this Order.

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Dec 16, 1979

It shows that when we give life and love to others, the life and love in our own hearts is not diminished.

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Dec 16, 1979

I am confident we can find the common ground on which the prompt ratification of this treaty, so important to our own national security and the peace of the world, will be achieved.

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Dec 16, 1979

The conservation rules shall be used to enforce other new ways of achieving the purposes of the Act related to the conservation of petroleum and natural gas.

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Dec 16, 1979

It is hereby ordered as follows: Each Federal agency shall effectuate through its financial assistance programs the purposes of that Act relating to the conservation of petroleum and natural gas.

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Dec 16, 1979

There is a need to celebrate courage and to remember that hope in one's breast need never die.

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Dec 16, 1979

These commitments to live and to be free are ever present these days in the minds and hearts of all Americans.

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Dec 16, 1979

It is founded upon majority rule with protection of minority rights and reflects the interest of all of the parties.

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Dec 16, 1979

There are no differences between us that cause any concern among Americans or people who live in Great Britain.

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Dec 16, 1979

It is a tribute to the parties concerned, who rose above bitterness and suspicion to agree upon a formula for peace.

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