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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 28, 1977

I don't see any possibility soon of normalizing relationships with Cuba.

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Jul 28, 1977

The White House announced that Prime Minister Raymond Barre of France has accepted an invitation by the President to make an official visit to Washington September 15 and 16.

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Jul 28, 1977

I think the House is very likely to finish that work before the mandatory summer recess.

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Jul 28, 1977

I will nominate Charles B. Curtis and Georgiana Sheldon to be members of the Federal Power Commission.

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Jul 28, 1977

This is a present from a small distant world, a token of our sounds, our science, our images, our music, our thoughts, and our feelings.

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Jul 28, 1977

Members of the House and Senate spend a good part of every day helping people cut through Government redtape.

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Jul 28, 1977

I think, so far, we've had 15 heads of state who have come here on official visits with me.

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Jul 28, 1977

Federal assistance program for New York City following the power failure.

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Jul 27, 1977

I will nominate Eloise A. Woods to be Chairman of the National Credit Union Board.

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Jul 27, 1977

I will nominate Marshall D. Shulman, of Sherman, Conn., for the rank of Ambassador while serving as Special Adviser to the Secretary of State for Soviet Affairs.

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Jul 25, 1977

The true strength of our nation lies in our ability to unite and work towards common goals.

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Jul 20, 1977

Peace is not merely the absence of war, but the presence of justice and understanding.

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Jul 18, 1977

I urge the Congress to act favorably on the rescission proposals.

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Jul 17, 1977

I have decided that appointment of a special prosecutor would be inappropriate and unwarranted.

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Jul 17, 1977

I also believe there is a serious danger that appointment of a special prosecutor at this time would impede the investigation.

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Jul 14, 1977

A joint resolution to provide for the designation of a week as 'National Lupus Week'

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Jul 14, 1977

An act to amend the Fishery Conservation Zone Transition Act in order to give effect during 1977 to the Reciprocal Fisheries Agreement between the United States and Canada

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Jul 14, 1977

To amend the Indian Financing Act of 1974 by revising the appropriations for the Indian business development program.

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Jul 14, 1977

To authorize appropriations for the Indian Claims Commission for fiscal year 1978.

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