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.
Jun 29, 1979
I'm much better at competing with you in running than I would be in boxing.
Jun 28, 1979
There will be an increase in supply of gasoline to the affected areas.
Jun 28, 1979
I think you'll see it is [the OPEC statement] a very significant move.
Jun 28, 1979
We must invest literally billions of dollars in these technological advancements, and the money is available to us with the windfall profits tax and the establishment of the energy security fund.
Jun 28, 1979
This economic summit conference might be proven in history to have a historic meaning for most of the people on Earth.
Jun 28, 1979
I don't think we can expect any immediate alleviation of the energy problem in the United States on a collective basis.
Jun 28, 1979
The deep commitment to restrain imports, the deep commitment to go to new forms of energy... we'll do this in an accelerating way because of the newly aroused concern and commitment on the part of American people and the Congress.
Jun 28, 1979
The OPEC Communiqué pretty well prohibits a dialog on the basis that we had contemplated.
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