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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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Nov 16, 1977

The President's regulatory reform program aims to simplify and improve Government regulations.

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Nov 16, 1977

For the first time, an order will not be final until the public response has been received and analyzed.

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Nov 16, 1977

I would like to carry this commitment and effort into the career service as well.

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Nov 16, 1977

I think, perhaps, we saw a different version from what was seen in the rest of the country.

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Nov 16, 1977

Those of us who were happy could learn about sorrow, and those who were stricken with hunger or sorrow could learn about happiness.

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Nov 16, 1977

Difficulties in making private views known to Federal regulatory agencies is another source of frustration.

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Nov 16, 1977

Today I ask that you work, aggressively and creatively, to provide maximum employment opportunities for women in the Federal career service.

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Nov 15, 1977

This bill essentially benefits those who now use subsidized commuter trains.

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Nov 15, 1977

The administration is looking at more equitable ways to deal with urban transportation, including commuter rail service, on a long-term basis.

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Nov 15, 1977

This expanded program would supplant funds made available by this bill for commuter train services and allow resources to be used for various kinds of transit.

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Nov 15, 1977

I am disappointed that the affected cities have not arranged to live within these original Federal emergency payments.

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Nov 15, 1977

I am signing H.R. 8346 today even though I have serious reservations about several of its provisions.

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Nov 14, 1977

This is something that he didn't have to do, but it was just an extra demonstration of how valuable they consider our friendship with them.

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Nov 14, 1977

We look upon Iran's strength as an extension of our own strength.

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Nov 14, 1977

I would like to propose a toast to the Shah and to the Empress of Iran and to the great people of that country who are our close, present, and future friends.

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Nov 14, 1977

I do hereby proclaim Tuesday, November 15, 1977, as a Day of National Observance of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Adoption of the Articles of Confederation.

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Nov 14, 1977

This is a great honor for me to have him come this first year that I'm in office.

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Nov 14, 1977

We don't fear the future when we have friends like this great country.

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Nov 14, 1977

This is a wonderful opportunity for us to share experiences and to plan together for the future.

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Nov 14, 1977

Our Nation and its people are indeed honored to have visiting us from Iran His Imperial Majesty and Empress Farah.

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Nov 14, 1977

Iran has recognized that their great natural resources need to be husbanded and invested to guarantee a sound and a prosperous future in the years to come.

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Nov 13, 1977

I will nominate Theodore Bikel, Maureen Dees, and Jacob Lawrence to be members of the National Council on the Arts.

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