Dec 3, 1980
I find and declare that a condition exists which requires emergency treatment.
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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Dec 3, 1980
I issued Executive Order No. 12205, pursuant to the November 14, 1979, declaration of national emergency.
Dec 3, 1980
I shall continue to exercise the powers at my disposal to deal with those threats.
Dec 3, 1980
I have decided that I will veto H.R. 7584, the State-Justice-Commerce Appropriations Act of 1980.
Dec 3, 1980
But I would be shirking my constitutional responsibilities if I allowed this unprecedented and unwarranted encroachment on Executive authority and responsibility to prevail.
Dec 3, 1980
I am deeply sorry to learn that Governor Ella Grasso's health has forced her to announce her resignation from office.
Dec 3, 1980
I have been advised by the Secretary of Agriculture that there is a substantial deficit in the domestic supply of peanuts.
Dec 2, 1980
I want all countries to know that the attitude and future policies of the United States toward the Soviet Union would be directly and very adversely affected by any Soviet use of force in Poland.
Dec 2, 1980
The United States has no interest in exploiting in any fashion the Polish difficulties for its political ends.
Dec 2, 1980
We know from postwar history that such allegations have sometimes preceded military intervention.
Dec 1, 1980
May the year ahead be better for them and for their families and loved ones.
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