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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Aug 4, 1977

I believe that H.R. 6884 will nevertheless permit us to carry out an effective overall program in fiscal year 1978.

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Aug 4, 1977

My aim is to improve the effectiveness of our efforts to protect the health and safety of American workers.

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Aug 4, 1977

My sincere appreciation for the leadership so capably demonstrated in the preparation of this excellent report.

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Aug 4, 1977

This is a good week for my administration, for the Congress, and for the whole Nation.

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Aug 4, 1977

I think there has been a restoration of trust among the people of our Nation.

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Aug 4, 1977

We will not only provide jobs under this program, but we will also learn about the best mechanisms for increasing jobs even more in the future.

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Aug 4, 1977

President Nyerere is a man who has the best insight into African problems of anyone I've ever met.

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Aug 4, 1977

I emphasized my commitment to reducing conventional arms transfers throughout the world.

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Aug 4, 1977

This bill will take a great stride forward in trying to correct this serious affliction on our Nation's economy.

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Aug 3, 1977

It was an honor for our country to have this new leader come to see us when his own country was only 2 years old.

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Aug 3, 1977

It's concerning changes in the Small Business Administration to make it more feasible for myself, as President, and for the executive branch of Government to deal with victims of catastrophe such as floods, tornadoes.

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Aug 3, 1977

The proposals that I'm making to Congress fulfill each of these needs.

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Aug 3, 1977

I value his friendship and look forward today and tomorrow in having a chance to learn from him.

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Aug 3, 1977

I believe that before the Congress adjourns, hopefully in October, that we will have an energy policy to make our Nation proud.

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Aug 3, 1977

I'm very proud of this accomplishment by the Congress, and I'd like now to sign into law the Senate bill 826, which establishes the new Department of Energy.

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Aug 3, 1977

The problem of undocumented aliens or illegal aliens or undocumented workers has become increasingly severe.

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Aug 3, 1977

The impending crisis of energy shortages has brought about an unprecedented quick action by the Congress in establishing the new Department of Energy.

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Aug 3, 1977

I think we shall also find some points of agreement on how to assist the necessary changes.

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Aug 3, 1977

I'm very honored that he would come and meet with me today and tomorrow and to visit us in the White House tonight.

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Aug 3, 1977

This Administration wants to encourage women to become business owners.

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Aug 3, 1977

Placing full responsibility for the most critical management functions in one authority should result in more productive and cost-effective foreign intelligence activities.

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Aug 3, 1977

Your coming to the White House, Mr. President, has not changed the international law of the jungle, but our apprehensions have been greatly reduced by your coming to the White House.

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