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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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Mar 27, 1978

His dream and the dream of George Washington, of San Martin, of all those who struggle today for human liberty, will triumph.

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Mar 27, 1978

His inspiring presence and the goals that our two countries share are forces that inspire me and give me confidence in the success of our struggle for the dignity of man and the well-being of peoples in the Americas and throughout the…

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Mar 27, 1978

Many had outlived their usefulness or were not providing balanced advice.

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Mar 27, 1978

Our guiding principles will be economic justice, human rights, fair relations among nations, and a search for a peaceful resolution of the world's conflicts and potential conflicts.

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Mar 27, 1978

The number of Federal advisory committees dropped last year to 875.

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Mar 26, 1978

I am fully committed to a reduction in Defense costs, but the burden should not be borne solely by the citizens who happen to reside or work in an impacted area.

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Mar 26, 1978

The import relief recommended by the USITC of a 30 percentage point tariff increase is not in the national economic interest because it would substantially increase costs to consumers.

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Mar 26, 1978

The need for a New Partnership is clear from the record of the last fifteen years.

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Mar 26, 1978

The moderate tariff increase would enable domestically produced CBs to be competitively priced relative to imports.

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Mar 26, 1978

The Secretary of Commerce shall serve as the President's principal adviser on telecommunications policies.

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Mar 26, 1978

He thinks highly of Mrs. Young and Mr. Hill and asked that they join him on his trip.

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Mar 26, 1978

It is a comprehensive policy aimed both at making cities more healthy and improving the lives of the people who live in them.

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Mar 26, 1978

The urban policy I am announcing today will build a New Partnership involving all levels of government, the private sector, and neighborhood and voluntary organizations in a major effort to make America's cities better places in which to…

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Mar 26, 1978

It is in our national interest not only to save our cities and urban communities but also to strengthen them.

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Mar 26, 1978

I want to express my appreciation for the dedication of Senator Metcalf and to his colleagues in the Senate and House of Representatives who have helped make this act possible.

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Mar 26, 1978

The establishment of an Assistant Secretary for Communications and Information is hereby effective.

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Mar 26, 1978

Urban and Community Impact Analysis will ensure that we do not inadvertently take actions which contradict the goals of the urban policy.

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Mar 26, 1978

Margaret Buckner Young and Jesse Hill, Jr., will be members of President Carter's official party.

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Mar 26, 1978

These experiences taught us that a successful urban policy must build a partnership that involves the leadership of the Federal government and the participation of all levels of government, the private sector, neighborhood and voluntary…

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Mar 26, 1978

This act adds 904,500 acres of some of Montana's most rugged and beautiful backcountry alpine lakes, meadows, and mountains to the National Wilderness Preservation System.

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Mar 26, 1978

The job of revitalizing the urban communities of our country will not be done overnight.

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