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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 21, 1977

We have an impending shortage of energy which can be almost catastrophic if it's not dealt with early and effectively.

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Jun 21, 1977

Congratulations to all of you, and my sincere thanks again to John Gardner.

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Jun 21, 1977

The Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to prescribe additional regulations to implement Sections 5516, 5517 and 5519 of Title 5 of the United States Code

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Jun 21, 1977

I think the trend of increasing prices is going to continue upward very rapidly.

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Jun 21, 1977

There were 1,334 applicants who were screened, of whom 14 were chosen.

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Jun 21, 1977

This is a program, as you know, that was established in the early months of the Johnson administration.

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Jun 21, 1977

I have never had any doubts about the ability of American people to make the right judgment if they are given the facts.

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Jun 21, 1977

The head of an agency may rely on the withholding certificate of an employee or a member of the Armed Forces in withholding taxes

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Jun 21, 1977

The method for calculating the amount to be withheld for District of Columbia, State, city or county income or employment taxes shall produce approximately the tax required to be withheld by the District of Columbia or State law, or city…

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Jun 21, 1977

This legislation owes much to the hard work of Senators Stevenson and Proxmire, Congressmen Zablocki, Rosenthal, Hamilton, Bingham, Solarz, Whalen...

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Jun 21, 1977

I'm confident that the divisive issues in the Middle East, which give rise to current boycotts, can be resolved equally satisfactorily through a similar process of reasonable, peaceful cooperation.

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Jun 21, 1977

I hope that this has been an exciting experience for you to see the general change in tone.

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Jun 21, 1977

I am, therefore, particularly pleased today to sign into law the 1977 amendments to the Export Administration Act.

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Jun 20, 1977

I have approved enrolled bill H.R. 6197, Disaster Relief Act amendments, though I have done so with some reservation.

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Jun 20, 1977

I also expect the program to be administered in an environmentally safe way and in a way that minimizes ground water depletion.

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Jun 20, 1977

I strongly approve the extension of the basic Disaster Relief Act.

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Jun 20, 1977

This will prevent any duplication of effort or expenditure and promote prompt and efficient assistance to those eligible.

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Jun 19, 1977

I am personally hopeful that we might reduce government regulation as an overall concept.

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Jun 19, 1977

I believe that more competition, lower rates, higher use of airplanes, more entry into new markets, better protection for small communities all tie together in a very worthwhile pursuit.

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