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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 13, 1977

Success is not measured by what we accumulate, but by the positive impact we have on others.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act granting an extension of patent to the United Daughters of the Confederacy.

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Nov 10, 1977

I think it's accurate, what I said in the press conference, that I've never had an argument with Mr. Burns.

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Nov 10, 1977

National School Lunch Act and Child Nutrition Amendments of 1977.

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Nov 10, 1977

I find that the modifications hereinafter proclaimed of the rates of duty applicable to items 155.20 and 155.30 of the TSUS are appropriate to carry out that portion of the Kennedy Round trade agreement set forth in the Headnote.

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Nov 10, 1977

I don't think there's any doubt that the energy prices are going to go up for everybody.

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Nov 10, 1977

I'm quite concerned that the very attractive benefits that are awarded to retired people will be excessive.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act to amend the Federal charter of the Big Brothers of America to include Big Sisters International, Incorporated, and for other purposes.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act to amend title XIII of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 to expand the types of risks which the Secretary of Transportation may insure or reinsure, and for other purposes.

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Nov 10, 1977

I believe giving the small business leader more voice in government before a decision is made is better.

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Nov 10, 1977

We are hopeful that the Congress will not come forward with too generous a package which will add substantially to the tax burden.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act to suspend until the close of June 30, 1980, the duty on synthetic tantalum/ columbium concentrate, and for other purposes.

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Nov 10, 1977

I always look forward to them, and I really appreciate your giving me this chance to learn about your concerns.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1978, and for other purposes.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act to exempt disaster payments made in connection with the 1977 crops of wheat, feed grains, upland cotton, and rice from the payment limitations contained in the Agricultural Act of 1970 and the Agricultural Act of 1949.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act to provide duty-free treatment for certain copying lathes used for making rough or finished shoe lasts and for parts of such lathes, and for other purposes.

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Nov 10, 1977

Today, we declare a major disaster for Georgia due to an earthen dam collapse.

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Nov 10, 1977

I decided that I would not endorse nor participate in any fundraising effort unless I felt that it was uniquely committed to the best interests of our Nation as a whole.

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Nov 10, 1977

Today, we declare a major disaster for North Carolina due to severe storms and flooding.

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Nov 10, 1977

We have an obligation to them to redress longstanding grievances and to let the progress in the future mirror not just a degree which represents the progress of the rest of our Nation's educational society, but a much more rapid rate of…

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