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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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Nov 11, 1980

I hope that all States will become Parties to the Convention, and that it will be applied universally.

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Nov 11, 1980

I transmit herewith, for Senate advice and consent to ratification, a Convention between the United States of America and Canada with respect to Taxes on Income and Capital.

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Nov 11, 1980

The Council on Wage and Price Stability will continue to play an important role in our efforts to fight inflation.

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Nov 4, 1980

I don't think I've failed, in those respects when the issues were in my hands, to act with a proper degree of boldness.

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Nov 4, 1980

I love this country and its people, and the outcome of the election hasn't affected that feeling at all.

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Nov 4, 1980

President's return to the White House to discuss with advisers the situation in Iran

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Nov 4, 1980

I thought you all would want something to do the rest of this week, so we thought we'd just go around and thank a few people that helped us so much.

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Nov 4, 1980

If the hostages were transferred to ment control, this would be a step.

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Nov 4, 1980

I don't know anything that could have been done better or differently.

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