Political Quotes

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 7, 1978

There can be no just and lasting peace without resolution of the Palestinian problem.

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Feb 7, 1978

By participating in the set-aside programs, they help cut the oversupplies that are currently holding down prices.

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Feb 7, 1978

If our farmers use this program, it will have a positive impact on prices, which are now too low.

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Feb 7, 1978

Since 1973, we've had a substantially, I think, well-established decrease in deaths resulting from heart disease and stroke.

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Feb 7, 1978

I'm very proud of what work you have done and are doing and am proud as President to associate myself with the efforts that you've undertaken.

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Feb 7, 1978

I urge farmers to take full advantage of these opportunities to improve prices.

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Feb 7, 1978

The United States will remain faithful to its historic commitments to the security of Israel and to the right of every state in the area to live in peace within secure and recognized boundaries.

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Feb 7, 1978

We both share a determination to reach peace in the Middle East.

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Feb 7, 1978

We hope that this higher storage payment will encourage greater use of the farmer-controlled reserve program.

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Feb 7, 1978

There is no nobler calling on this Earth than the seeking for peace.

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Feb 7, 1978

Compassion and empathy are essential for creating a just and equitable society.

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Feb 6, 1978

I will nominate John P. Condon, of Tulsa, Okla., to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States to the Dominion of Fiji.

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Feb 6, 1978

I hate to be overly modest, but most of my successes this past year... I can attribute to my friendship with the Speaker.

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Feb 6, 1978

It was impossible for me to think about anything except—serious matters.

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Feb 5, 1978

I think the friendship that exists in Poland for our country is absolutely unshakable and permanent.

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Feb 5, 1978

I call upon the people of the United States and all agencies and organizations concerned with the prevention of poisoning and the welfare of our Nation's youngsters to join in promoting increased awareness of, and better protection…

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Feb 5, 1978

We have learned about the relative freedom that the Polish people have to worship, and I commented on it publicly because I think it's a precious thing.

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Feb 5, 1978

I have never seen a nation which had been so terribly damaged by war as Poland.

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Feb 5, 1978

I do hereby designate the week beginning March 19, 1978, as National Poison Prevention Week.

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