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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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Feb 21, 1978

We need an employment and training system which is administratively clear, that helps those most in need, that creates needed jobs and provides maximum opportunity for cooperation between the public and private sectors.

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Feb 17, 1978

I hereby determine that a regional energy emergency exists in the State of Kentucky of such severity that a temporary suspension of certain particulate and sulfur dioxide control regulations may be necessary.

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Feb 17, 1978

To truly achieve peace, we must practice justice and understanding.

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Feb 16, 1978

I would hope that they could conclude their negotiations within the next few hours or a day or so.

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Feb 16, 1978

I think that we have done a great deal to help the elderly and those who are unemployed and those who have been suffering from chronic poverty.

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Feb 16, 1978

Let us join with the National Conference of Christians and Jews in making this Brotherhood Week the rallying point of a renewed commitment.

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Feb 16, 1978

The Democratic Party and what it stands for is what I believe in.

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Feb 16, 1978

I feel a special kinship with him there, because for 11 years, I was in the U.S. Navy.

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Feb 16, 1978

The Vice President will visit New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, in that order.

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Feb 16, 1978

There are endless opportunities for us to show our kindness and goodwill toward those in need.

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Feb 15, 1978

We have now filed a petition directly with the Federal Communications Commission.

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Feb 15, 1978

I think the best approach would be for you to call the member of the Cabinet who's responsible for that particular function.

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Feb 15, 1978

We have plans in the 1979 budget to triple the amount of money devoted to the training and employment of young minority teenagers, from roughly $776 million to about $2.3 billion.

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Feb 15, 1978

I know that the history of black journalism in our country is a very fine and honorable one.

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Feb 14, 1978

I hereby determine that a regional energy emergency exists in the State of Indiana.

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Feb 13, 1978

We must ensure that special efforts are made to attract needy young people.

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Feb 13, 1978

I am asking each of you to personally support the Federal Summer Employment Program for Youth.

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Feb 12, 1978

I believe that the recommended change in budget presentation will avoid the concealment of a subsidy in the budget without imposing an undue administrative burden on the departments and agencies.

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Feb 10, 1978

I continue to believe that the solution to the strike must be worked out in free collective bargaining by the parties.

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Feb 10, 1978

I urge all parties to respect the principles of fairness and cooperation during the days ahead.

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Feb 10, 1978

I urge all those in areas threatened by power cutbacks to conserve energy, so that these sacrifices are shared equally and so that no one will suffer unfairly or unnecessarily.

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