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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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Nov 27, 1979

This is the latest in a series of important steps my administration has taken to ensure that dairy farmers have the economic incentive they need to produce ample supplies of milk and thereby reduce inflationary pressure.

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Nov 27, 1979

My hope is that all countries represented here... will join with us in bringing a quick and peaceful resolution to the problem which afflicts not only the United States but all countries.

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Nov 27, 1979

It would be a mistake for the people of our country to have aroused within them hatred toward anyone; not against the people of Iran, and certainly not against Iranians who may be in our country as our guests.

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Nov 27, 1979

The only way to bridge the inherent gaps between countries and to maintain peace and proper relationships is through the honoring of the integrity of diplomatic immunity.

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Nov 27, 1979

I want the American people to know and I want the world to know that we will persist in our efforts, through every means available, until every single American has been freed.

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Nov 27, 1979

I will nominate William A. Lubbers to be General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board.

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Nov 26, 1979

Approximately 80,000 permanent, private sector jobs will be made available to the unemployed through economic development projects funded in FY 1980.

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Nov 26, 1979

This bill will provide an additional $1,350 million, a total of $1.6 billion this winter.

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Nov 26, 1979

Their efforts to direct a greater number of jobs created by Federal economic development programs to the hardcore unemployed are central to the employment initiatives announced by the White House last April.

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Nov 26, 1979

Failure to pass adequate energy legislation to reduce our dependence on foreign oil is a clear and present danger to the security of the United States.

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