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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 19, 1979

I will nominate Charles B. Renfrew, of San Francisco, Calif., to be Deputy Attorney General.

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Nov 19, 1979

The Government of Iran must recognize the gravity of the situation it has created.

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Nov 18, 1979

Unlike previous administrations, mine has accepted the Federal share of the responsibility and costs for solving the District's current pension problems.

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Nov 18, 1979

I believe that S. 1037 reflects a laudable compromise among all the interested groups and achieves that objective.

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Nov 18, 1979

They should do much to curb past abuses and provide more reasonable benefit levels.

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Nov 18, 1979

It is also hereby determined that Chapter 71 of Title 5 of the United States Code cannot be applied to those agencies or subdivisions in a manner consistent with national security requirements and considerations.

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Nov 18, 1979

I have approved S. 1037, a bill which will provide a sound financial basis and important benefit reforms in the retirement systems for police, firefighters, teachers, and judges of the District of Columbia.

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Nov 18, 1979

However, such suspension shall be applicable only to that portion of the agency, installation, or activity which is located outside the 50 States and the District of Columbia.

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Nov 18, 1979

It is important to the national interest that up to $1 million from the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund be made available.

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Nov 18, 1979

By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and statutes of the United States of America, including Section 7103(b) of Title 5 of the United States Code, and in order to exempt certain agencies or subdivisions thereof…

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Nov 16, 1979

The United States Government will continue to work in every channel open to it to achieve that end.

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