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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Mar 30, 1978

ROBERT L. YOST, of California, a Foreign Service officer of Class one, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Dominican Republic.

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Mar 30, 1978

SAUL SILVERMAN, of Pennsylvania, to be Assayer of the United States Assay Office at New York, New York, vice Allan Stephen Ryan, deceased.

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Mar 30, 1978

DONALD CYRIL LUBICK, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, vice Laurence N. Woodworth, deceased.

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Mar 30, 1978

GEORGE S. BENTON, of Maryland, to be Associate Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, vice John W. Townsend, Jr., resigned.

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Mar 29, 1978

The visit testifies to the desire of both Presidents to increase their mutual understanding and build on the broad areas of agreement that exist between the two Governments.

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Mar 29, 1978

The world needs, the world expects, and the world will benefit from your creativity, your energy, and your success.

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Mar 29, 1978

One of the greatest honors of my life is to meet with others who share with us in the United States a common background, a common commitment to the common future.

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Mar 29, 1978

President Carter emphasized his Administration's commitment to freer trade.

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Mar 28, 1978

Political liberty and economic progress need not be conflicting ideals, but can strengthen one another.

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Mar 28, 1978

They agreed that it is essential that the conference reach agreements which are just and fair for all countries.

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Mar 28, 1978

Both Presidents expressed the hope that the American Convention on Human Rights will soon enter into force.

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Mar 28, 1978

Rich and poor nations alike should devote more attention to raising the minimum standards of living for the poorest of our fellow human beings.

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Mar 28, 1978

Brazils rise to world leadership has earned the admiration of the people everywhere in the world, but nowhere more so than in the United States.

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Mar 28, 1978

The individuality and the sovereignty of nations must be respected.

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Mar 28, 1978

I believe that our conversations will result in a reaffirmation of the mutual respect and friendship that has blessed our two nations for so long a time.

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Mar 28, 1978

We recognize our differences, but we cannot allow them to blind us to the problems and the tremendous opportunities which we share.

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Mar 28, 1978

Venezuela stands high among those who have defended the cause of democracy.

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Mar 28, 1978

The Presidents gave special importance to the entry into force of the Treaty of Tlatelolco.

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Mar 28, 1978

They expressed their total support for the independence of Zimbabwe in accordance with norms of the United Nations.

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Mar 28, 1978

Only if the responsibility is shared may we attain the goals that our people want and that our times demand.

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Mar 28, 1978

We believe, as you do, that none of us can enjoy true liberty when others are oppressed.

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