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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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Oct 13, 1980

Those who ignore this challenge...have failed to grasp what may well be the central challenge of our time.

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Oct 13, 1980

This bill provides important civil liberties protections without hampering legitimate law enforcement investigations.

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Oct 13, 1980

I want every voter to get answers to the important questions about each candidate.

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Oct 13, 1980

We have secured the most fundamental restructuring of the relationship between industry and government since the time of the New Deal.

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Oct 13, 1980

I established a Regulatory Council to weed out inconsistencies and to encourage innovation.

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Oct 13, 1980

I've appointed more women by far than all the other Presidents in this Nation combined in Federal judgeships, and I'll continue that process.

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Oct 13, 1980

It will be a major boost for the revitalization of the American economy.

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Oct 13, 1980

The Privacy Protection Act is an integral part of my administration's strong, ongoing commitment to a national privacy policy.

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Oct 13, 1980

Additionally, all of the hostages will be excused from Federal taxes for the period of time spent in captivity.

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Oct 13, 1980

Consumers can be assured of improved railroads delivering their goods with dispatch.

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Oct 12, 1980

I will not propose any amendment to the Clean Air Act without full consideration of its effect on American jobs.

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Oct 12, 1980

Let's win a victory for the whole Democratic ticket in New York.

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Oct 12, 1980

I feel confident that the American people will make the right choice.

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Oct 12, 1980

The American worker is still the most productive on Earth, producing more goods and services in a year than workers in any country on Earth.

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Oct 12, 1980

We have never failed, no matter how difficult the problem, to find a solution.

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Oct 12, 1980

As President of our great country, on behalf of more than 220 million Americans, I want to tell you how proud we are of Italian Americans.

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Oct 12, 1980

The future of Jerusalem can only be decided through negotiations with the concurrence and with the agreement of Israel.

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Oct 12, 1980

I do hereby designate the week of October 12 through October 19, 1980, as Italian-American Heritage Week.

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Oct 12, 1980

I do not intend to quit until it's at a maximum, until your mines are all producing and America's miners are all working.

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