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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Jun 12, 1978

I express the hope that the significant improvement in bilateral relations would be continued and deepened.

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Jun 12, 1978

India has always been in the forefront of the expansion of basic human rights.

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Jun 11, 1978

It shows what is possible when we work together in good faith.

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Jun 11, 1978

The bill authorizes an appropriation of $543 million to resolve disputes that have served as a continuing irritant to Federal-State relations for the past 6 years.

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Jun 11, 1978

I am today signing into law H.R. 11370, a bill authorizing appropriations for the settlement of all social services claims in dispute between States and the Federal Government under certain titles of the Social Security Act.

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Jun 10, 1978

True progress is measured by the extent to which we improve the lives of others.

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Jun 8, 1978

I will nominate Bruce P. Johnson, of Reno, Nev, to be a member of the United States Metric Board for a 2-year term.

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Jun 8, 1978

The lobbying effort against this legislation is formidable, and the issue is in doubt.

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Jun 8, 1978

What made this tremendous victory possible for the Bullets is the fact that it was a team effort.

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Jun 8, 1978

I think the overriding concern that I have is about inflation.

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Jun 8, 1978

VIRON P. VAKY, of Texas, a Foreign Service officer of the Class of Career Minister, to be an Assistant Secretary of State.

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Jun 8, 1978

We are also trying to provide some mechanism by which we can control and make the Federal bureaucracy more effective.

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Jun 8, 1978

I think we have a fairly good prospect for getting this passed.

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Jun 8, 1978

I hereby request that Sunday, June 18, 1978, be observed as Father's Day.

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Jun 8, 1978

The last time Washington had a champion was when Franklin Roosevelt was President.

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Jun 8, 1978

Leadership is about inspiring others to strive for excellence and make a positive impact.

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Jun 7, 1978

We are very pleased at the Federal Home Loan Bank Board's making available to the public a supplementary opportunity for $10 billion in new loans.

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Jun 7, 1978

I think much more enlightened, much more progressive, I think much more sound loan policies can evolve if there's a clearer understanding among those who shape policy of the needs for people who in the past have been excluded.

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