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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Jul 25, 1978

Arthur Goldberg is a man who has devoted his life to humanitarian pursuits in the widest possible range of both interest and notable accomplishment.

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Jul 24, 1978

I have recommended this transfer because I believe it will make Federal school-based programs more effective.

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Jul 24, 1978

It is especially important that we maintain educational services to Indians without interruption, protect their civil rights, preserve the integrity of the education programs, and strengthen participation of parents, tribes, and Indian…

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Jul 24, 1978

We continue to regard it as the fundamental principle in deciding Puerto Rico's future.

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Jul 24, 1978

We know that we can best honor our friendship, and our own democratic principles, by respecting your free choice about your own future.

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Jul 24, 1978

I ask Indian tribes and Indian people to join with us in shaping a new department of education that is responsive to their concerns and worthy of their support.

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Jul 24, 1978

Whatever decision the people of Puerto Rico may wish to take—statehood, independence, Commonwealth status, or mutually agreed modifications in that status—it will be yours.

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Jul 24, 1978

The size of this vote indicates the growing realization that the embargo has outlived its usefulness.

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Jul 23, 1978

I am deeply disturbed by the allegations of wrongdoing within the General Services Administration.

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Jul 23, 1978

I support and commend the steps you have taken so far to bring this matter to light and to bring those responsible to justice.

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Jul 20, 1978

I remain opposed to legislation which does not provide a fair return to the United States for the use of public resources.

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Jul 20, 1978

Public Law 95-322 An act to authorize appropriations to carry out the Standard Reference Data Act, and to authorize appropriations for the National Bureau of Standards

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Jul 20, 1978

I urge the Congress to approve the administration's grazing fee recommendations and support their implementation for the 1979 grazing year.

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Jul 20, 1978

I believe it is unfair to provide a special subsidy at the public's expense to those 5 percent of all livestock operators who use public lands.

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Jul 20, 1978

I strongly believe that the administration recommendations will result in a fee structure that is fair to both livestock operators and the United States.

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Jul 20, 1978

Public Law 95-321 An act to impose a moratorium on any increase in the public lands grazing fee for the 1978 grazing year, and for other purposes

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Jul 20, 1978

He especially welcomes the important new element in this proposal which will permit the United Nations to supervise the administration of Varosha.

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Jul 20, 1978

...we are going to be committed to a policy of human rights in every country in the world.

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Jul 20, 1978

Today I am signing into law H.R. 9757, the grazing fee moratorium of 1978.

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Jul 19, 1978

I learned how to be a leader in a small group which was highly competitive.

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