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 10, 1979

No one can control the stock market or predict what it's going to do.

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Oct 10, 1979

We're importing oil; we're importing unemployment; we're importing inflation.

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Oct 10, 1979

The only thing I can say is that the people in Albuquerque get up pretty early.

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Oct 10, 1979

I do have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders, but it's one of the most challenging and, certainly, the most exciting jobs on Earth.

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Oct 10, 1979

We will not accept this threat to our Nation's very security.

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Oct 10, 1979

It's important to you and me: Our energy and economic and other domestic efforts are closely tied to our international challenges.

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Oct 10, 1979

Americans are hungry now for a restoration and a reminder of those standards that never change.

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Oct 10, 1979

We are a nation of immigrants—we are really a nation of refugees.

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Oct 10, 1979

It's important to San Diego and to California and the Nation that we have a strong defense.

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Oct 10, 1979

I know that we can meet those challenges, I know that we can answer those difficult questions, and I know that we can solve those tough problems.

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