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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Oct 12, 1980

The choice is not a matter of personalities or intentions, it's a matter of consequences.

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Oct 12, 1980

We're a nation whose military strength is second to none, and that means that it's possible for us to stay at peace.

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Oct 12, 1980

Our country has been a nation of immigrants, a nation of refugees.

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Oct 12, 1980

We can no longer afford to add untreated wastes to the environment.

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Oct 12, 1980

Columbus Day is a symbol of the debt our Nation owes to Italian-Americans.

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Oct 12, 1980

The most valuable resource we have of all is the land that God gave us.

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Oct 12, 1980

I'm very proud of what we have done, but I'm especially proud of the people of Illinois.

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Oct 12, 1980

We will produce more coal in 1980 than has ever before been produced in the United States of America.

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Oct 12, 1980

Israel can count on that kind of backing from us now and always.

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Oct 11, 1980

The choice before this country on November 4th is not just between me and Governor Reagan.

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Oct 11, 1980

I'm especially concerned about the human impact of these problems.

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Oct 11, 1980

Innovation and the search for solutions are part of the American character.

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Oct 10, 1980

We recognize the extent of our dependence on our fellow citizens who gather and report the news.

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Oct 10, 1980

I have signed S. 2475, the Automobile Fuel Efficiency Act of 1980.

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Oct 10, 1980

May it be a perpetual reminder of Dr. King's great work and inspire people everywhere to strive for the realization of his dream of equal rights and equal opportunity for all.

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Oct 10, 1980

This act is important to increasing our Nation's security at home and abroad.

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Oct 10, 1980

I have proposed a 40-percent increase in depreciation allowances to give the industry the tax incentives that it needs to retool.

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Oct 10, 1980

I urge all Americans to join me in this traditional salute to those who deliver newspapers in cities and towns across our country.

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