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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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Jul 17, 1979

The Council shall promote coordination and communication among Federal legal offices.

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Jul 17, 1979

The Council shall study and seek to resolve problems in the efficient and effective management of Federal legal resources.

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Jul 17, 1979

An annuity which is reduced under this subsection or any similar prior provisions of law shall...be recomputed and paid as if the annuity had not been so reduced.

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Jul 17, 1979

I have today signed an Executive Order entitled Federal Legal Resources concerning the management of Federal legal resources.

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Jul 15, 1979

I'm trying to get the Congress to pass a permanent windfall profits tax on the oil companies.

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Jul 15, 1979

I will not permit the oil companies to hold back on production.

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Jul 15, 1979

True success can only come from the commitment of the people of the United States.

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Jul 15, 1979

I will continue to travel across this country to hear the people of America.

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Jul 15, 1979

We live in the greatest nation on Earth, but quite often we get so bogged down.

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Jul 15, 1979

I cannot take the responsibility for the increase in energy prices.

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Jul 14, 1979

We can manage the short-term shortages more effectively and we will, but there are no short-term solutions to our long-range problems.

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