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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 9, 1979

All the functions vested in the President by Section 121(a) of the Budget and Accounting Procedures Act of 1950, as amended (31 U.S.C. 68a), are delegated to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

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Dec 9, 1979

I determine it to be in furtherance of the purposes of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended, and in the national security interest of the United States that the functions authorized by chapter 7 of Part II of that Act, relating…

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Dec 9, 1979

I will appoint Jerome J. Shestack, of Philadelphia, Pa., to be U.S. Representative to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

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Dec 8, 1979

That's the patriotism of Tip O'Neill, and that is the root of the strength of America.

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Dec 8, 1979

Tip has never been afraid to stand up and to speak up for what he believes and to work for what he knows is right.

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Dec 8, 1979

Americans have never found a challenge we could not meet if we were united.

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Dec 8, 1979

He's often said that work and wages are what the Democratic Party is all about.

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Dec 8, 1979

The continued detention of the hostages is a gross violation of the basic rules of international law and human rights.

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Dec 6, 1979

The final report required by section 1-202 of this Order shall be transmitted no later than March 15, 1980.

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Dec 6, 1979

We do not have the luxury of abandoning nuclear power or imposing a lengthy moratorium on its further use.

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Dec 6, 1979

I call upon all Americans to recognize the contributions of Scouting and to support Scouting programs in their communities.

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