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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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Oct 19, 1979

I think the time that I'll spend in the next year on politics will be adequate.

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Oct 19, 1979

Racial violence and racial hatred can have no place among us in the South or in the North.

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Oct 18, 1979

I am pleased that the Senate Finance Committee has approved the windfall profits tax.

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Oct 18, 1979

Protection of these national health and welfare protective standards is consistent with Governor Graham's petition.

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Oct 18, 1979

The committee has adopted the basic framework I proposed, dedicating the proceeds of the tax to important energy-related purposes.

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Oct 18, 1979

Please continue to work with State officials to monitor carefully the residual oil supply in Florida.

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Oct 18, 1979

It is important to keep suspensions to an absolute minimum since Section 110 (f) of the Clean Air Act limits each suspension to a maximum duration of 120 days.

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Oct 18, 1979

The committee has produced a constructive bill that we can continue to strengthen on the Senate floor and in conference.

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Oct 18, 1979

I hereby extend that determination from October 15, 1979, to and including December 31, 1979.

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Oct 18, 1979

I will nominate G. H. Patrick Bursley for reappointment as a member of the National Transportation Safety Board.

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Oct 18, 1979

The President's policy since the beginning of the administration is that gasoline ultimately should be decontrolled.

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Oct 18, 1979

It is hereby ordered as follows: The function vested in the President by Section 2(b) (1) (B) of the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945, as amended is delegated to the Secretary of State.

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