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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 12, 1979

We are not forgetting about this case and will continue our efforts.

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Oct 12, 1979

I think all three of those things are important: to save energy, to start with; to use fuels that are available to us, like wood in your case; and for us to help with some financial help, which will be coming to you later on this winter.

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Oct 11, 1979

I am pleased to announce that our 7-month effort to build up adequate home heating fuel oil stocks has succeeded.

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Oct 11, 1979

Advance text: remarks at the welcoming ceremony for Pope John Paul II

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Oct 11, 1979

I will nominate Charles B. Curtis for reappointment as a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

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Oct 11, 1979

I urge continued restraint in energy consumption by all Americans, which will tend to hold down prices and also to prevent spot shortages.

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Oct 11, 1979

Advance text: remarks at the annual convention of the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, in San Diego, Calif.

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Oct 11, 1979

I will designate Darius W. Gaskins, Jr., as Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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Oct 11, 1979

Advance text: remarks at a White House reception for the Pope

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