Oct 24, 1979
Half the oil that we use in this country is not only imported, but half of it is used in transportation.
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 24, 1979
Every effort helps, and the effort that we are launching on a nationwide basis this afternoon can have a great beneficial effect.
Oct 24, 1979
I believe that every American ought to have a right to a job, and the Democratic Party has this commitment, and always has.
Oct 24, 1979
We believe that they ought to live in dignity and have security in their lives.
Oct 23, 1979
We now face, once again, the threat of avoidable death and avoidable suffering for literally millions of people.
Oct 23, 1979
There is hereby established the President's Commission for a National Agenda for the Eighties.
Oct 23, 1979
I believe that they will be strengthened because of the result of this ceremony.
Oct 23, 1979
The dimensions of the Kampuchean tragedy are immense, and more aid will almost certainly be needed.
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