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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 11, 1979

The best investment in defense is in weapons that will never have to be used and in soldiers who will never have to die.

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Dec 11, 1979

We shall do all in our power to see that such outrages are not repeated.

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Dec 11, 1979

American military strength provides the framework within which our mature friendships with Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and Thailand all contribute to stability in the Pacific basin.

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Dec 10, 1979

Anticipated conditions in the U.S. and overseas markets for anhydrous ammonia do not warrant import relief at this time.

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Dec 10, 1979

By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, including Title V of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended by Section 1111 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979, and Section 604 of the…

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Dec 10, 1979

This Plan has been prepared by the Department of the Interior to address a number of current recreation issues.

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Dec 10, 1979

Monday, December 24, 1979, shall be considered a holiday for the purposes of the pay and leave of employees of the United States.

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Dec 10, 1979

I find and declare that the import limitations hereinafter proclaimed with respect to cheese and chocolate crumb are in accord with the requirements of Sections 701 and 703 of the Act.

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Dec 10, 1979

import relief for the U.S. anhydrous ammonia industry is not in the national economic interest.

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Dec 10, 1979

Relief would not limit the growth in U.S. imports of anhydrous ammonia but will merely shift the source of foreign supplies from the Soviets to other lowcost producers.

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Dec 10, 1979

The challenge of enhancing recreation opportunity cannot be met by government action alone.

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