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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Jun 29, 1977

I don't agree that there are growing difficulties between ourselves and the Soviet Union.

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Jun 29, 1977

I am directing that we discontinue plans for production of this weapons system.

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Jun 29, 1977

I believe that it has been good during this year to have the discussions much more open.

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Jun 29, 1977

There are difficulties, obviously, in reaching final decisions on matters that are very controversial.

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Jun 29, 1977

I intend to make my own Presidential papers available to the public.

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Jun 29, 1977

My belief is that the Congress will be supportive knowing that our previous requests for limited production funds were based on a previous decision.

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Jun 29, 1977

I can't give you a better answer than I've already described.

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Jun 29, 1977

My emphasis on human rights is central to our foreign policy.

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Jun 28, 1977

We've already begun many reorganization efforts, some of which have already been announced.

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Jun 28, 1977

I believe that their action is a major victory for American consumers.

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Jun 28, 1977

Well, it's still no job for the fainthearted, but I intend to honor that pledge.

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Jun 28, 1977

I believe it's especially important for us to get continuing advice and counsel from the Members of the House and the Senate about the way our Federal programs are being administered.

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Jun 28, 1977

I hereby exempt Arthur S. Flemming from mandatory retirement until June 30, 1978.

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Jun 28, 1977

I've been encouraged by the progress that the administration and the Congress have already made together in the last 5 months.

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Jun 28, 1977

The Secretary shall, through existing National Park Service programs, provide for the continuation of appropriate commemoration of events relating to the American Revolution until December 31, 1983.

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Jun 27, 1977

I think that the beauty of the setting will be matched and even exceeded by the beauty of the performances.

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Jun 27, 1977

I would like to express my thanks at the beginning for the combined choirs of Wheaton College and Union College.

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Jun 27, 1977

I think it's accurate to say that among all the visitors that we've had here at this great center of our Government's life, Venezuela is represented by a man who epitomizes the finest aspects of our own country's hopes and dreams and…

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Jun 27, 1977

The choir director has just informed me that they were received with open arms and deep appreciation and a mutual expression of the love for music which can cross national boundaries.

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Jun 27, 1977

President Perez continues in this admirable mold of leadership which has come from the great nation and our close friend, the country of Venezuela.

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Jun 27, 1977

I would like to propose a toast to President and Mrs. Perez and to the people of the great and free democratic nation, our friends, the people of Venezuela.

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Jun 27, 1977

I just wanted, in my brief remarks tonight, in genuine admiration of our visitor and his great nation, to point out to you that there are many things in this hemisphere that we can learn from our neighbors.

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Jun 27, 1977

Venezuela maintained their staunch friendship to our country.

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