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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 14, 1979

The Group was established by President Carter and Prime Minister Ohira at their bilateral May 2 meeting in Washington.

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Nov 14, 1979

the ball game is not yet over and that we intend to continue to fight to contain hospital costs.

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Nov 14, 1979

the action in the House was a victory for a highly financed, special-interest lobby, and a defeat for the common good.

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Nov 13, 1979

A termination of sanctions at this stage could lead all the parties to harden their positions and would jeopardize the chances for a successful settlement for Zimbabwe-Rhodesia.

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Nov 13, 1979

Encouraging progress has been made in recent months toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Zimbabwe-Rhodesia;

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Nov 13, 1979

This action is taken with respect to Iran for the reasons described in this report.

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Nov 13, 1979

I have today exercised the authority granted by this Act to block certain property or interests in property of the Government of Iran.

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Nov 13, 1979

I hereby determine that it is in the national interest of the United States to continue sanctions against Zimbabwe-Rhodesia at this time.

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Nov 13, 1979

It would be premature for the United States to alter its position on sanctions.

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Nov 13, 1979

I have ordered blocked all property and interests in property of the Government of Iran, its instrumentalities and controlled entities and the Central Bank of Iran.

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Nov 13, 1979

I hereby order blocked all property and interests in property of the Government of Iran.

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Nov 13, 1979

I find that the situation in Iran constitutes an unusual and extraordinary threat to the national security, foreign policy and economy of the United States.

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