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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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Sep 23, 1979

We want to strengthen the basis for a cooperative relationship between the United States and Nicaragua based on mutual respect.

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Sep 23, 1979

We've made some progress already; we've got a long way to go.

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Sep 23, 1979

He's been on the job now, as you know, for several weeks, and he's begun to confront, in a successful way, problems that have been here for a long time.

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Sep 23, 1979

It will also mean better service—at less bureaucratic cost—for the State and local institutions which provide education in our country.

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Sep 23, 1979

Moon has been in the forefront of some evolutionary changes that almost became revolutionary changes.

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Sep 20, 1979

Well, what I consider—the Ku Klux Klan and everything it stands for is absolutely abhorrent to me and, I think, to our Nation.

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Sep 20, 1979

Universal availability of basic telephone service at affordable rates must be maintained.

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Sep 20, 1979

Consumers are the final beneficiaries of competition, through lower prices and wider choices.

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Sep 20, 1979

We need a new system, which would be administered openly by public officials.

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