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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 10, 1977

An act to continue to suspend for a temporary period the import duty on certain horses, and for other purposes.

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Nov 10, 1977

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

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Nov 10, 1977

We hope that there will be some inclination on the part of the Cubans to withdraw their forces from Angola.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act to create the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, implementing article IV of the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America.

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Nov 10, 1977

An act to suspend until the close of June 30, 1978, the duty on certain latex sheets, and for other purposes.

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Nov 10, 1977

I ask all Americans to gather on that day with their families and neighbors in their homes and in their houses of worship to give thanks for the blessings Almighty God has bestowed upon us.

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Nov 9, 1977

I think the general, worldwide economic slowdown is causing this problem to be felt in all nations.

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Nov 9, 1977

I herewith report four new deferrals totalling $908.6 million in budget authority.

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Nov 9, 1977

No, it is not a badge of honor, and a public official does not have a right to lie.

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Nov 9, 1977

There's no easy answer, of course, to the unemployment question.

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Nov 9, 1977

We've allocated $15 million to the Corps of Engineers to commence this examination procedure.

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Nov 9, 1977

I believe that every person in our country that's able to work ought to have an opportunity for a job.

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Nov 9, 1977

I deplore unwanted pregnancies, and we are trying to take other means to make sure that abortions are not necessary.

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Nov 9, 1977

The unwarranted and continuing terrorist attacks have been part of the Middle East picture for years.

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