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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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Jun 20, 1979

I'm determined to bring common sense, equity, and efficiency to the entire regulatory process, so that the strength of our economy can be realized and the public good can be served and protected.

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Jun 19, 1979

Solar energy can put hundreds of thousands of Americans to work.

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Jun 19, 1979

We are marshalling the best that the agencies of government can provide.

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Jun 19, 1979

We share a common interest in commerce, scientific development, technological advances, international trade, the reduction of protections—barriers to trade, stable and a sound international monetary system, tourism.

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Jun 19, 1979

We must further strengthen America's commitment to conservation.

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Jun 18, 1979

For American workers, the agreements offer more jobs, higher incomes, and more effective responses to unfair foreign competition.

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Jun 18, 1979

For American farmers the agreements expand world markets for American farm products.

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Jun 18, 1979

Approval and implementation by the Congress of the Tokyo Round Agreements will be the first important step toward realizing those opportunities by building a solid foundation for continued strong growth of trade.

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Jun 17, 1979

The truth of the nuclear age is that the United States and the Soviet Union must live in peace, or we may not live at all.

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Jun 17, 1979

We realize that no one treaty, no one meeting can guarantee the future safety of our nations.

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Jun 16, 1979

We must all show compassion, Mr. President, for the tens of thousands of suffering people who have been driven from their homes and their homelands.

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