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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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Oct 6, 1980

Fusion power offers the potential for a limitless energy source with manageable environmental effects.

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Oct 6, 1980

Our participation is important not only because we have a deep self-interest in the health of the world economy but also because our quota gives us important financial rights and influence over decisions in the international monetary…

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Oct 6, 1980

This memorial should serve to remind us for all time that when any fellow human being is stripped of humanity, tortured, or defiled, or is victimized by terrorism, prejudice, or racism, that all human beings are degraded.

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Oct 6, 1980

I'm proud that my family and his family, personified by Ted Kennedy, have been able to work harmoniously and in a partnership on this far-reaching legislation.

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Oct 6, 1980

This act authorizes United States participation in a 50-percent increase in quotas in the International Monetary Fund.

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Oct 6, 1980

I announced my intention to establish a commission to erect an appropriate national memorial to those who perished in the Nazi Holocaust.

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Oct 6, 1980

We are honored to share these concepts and ultimate goals with the great nation of Nigeria.

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Oct 6, 1980

We have as a guest tonight a man who represents a great nation, 80 million freedom-loving people committed to free elections and democracy.

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Oct 6, 1980

This act is specifically aimed at addressing the problems of underserved groups.

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Oct 6, 1980

We were particularly gratified to cooperate with Nigeria in helping to see established the new democracy in Zimbabwe.

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Oct 6, 1980

I can already tell that this is going to be a delightful evening.

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Oct 6, 1980

I am proud that annual increases in these benefits have been enacted during each year of my administration.

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Oct 6, 1980

President Shagari and the people of Nigeria have a great reason to be proud.

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Oct 6, 1980

I have today signed H.R. 6308, the Magnetic Fusion Energy Engineering Act of 1980.

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Oct 6, 1980

I'd like to raise my glass in a toast tonight to the man who holds that umbrella and who exemplifies to the utmost degree the qualities and aspirations of the people who he leads.

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Oct 6, 1980

Our Nation is the undisputed leader in developing this advanced technology.

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Oct 6, 1980

This provides help for those who are most in need, who've been most underserved in the past.

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Oct 6, 1980

I am pleased that H.R. 7511 does so much for the many Americans who have sacrificed for their country.

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Oct 6, 1980

The bill establishes as a national goal the successful operation of a magnetic fusion demonstration plant in the United States by the year 2000.

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Oct 6, 1980

Today I am very pleased to sign into law H.R. 7511, the Veterans' Disability Compensation and Housing Benefits Amendments of 1980.

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Oct 6, 1980

It is extremely important to our Nation and the world that the Senate take this up as a priority item and complete legislative action when it reconvenes in November.

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Oct 6, 1980

The elimination of apartheid, the elimination of racial discrimination, is a goal that we share with deep commitment and with fervent effort.

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