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 12, 1977

You are the innovators in working out answers to the most difficult questions that face our own American society.

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Jun 12, 1977

I think it's very important that these two Cabinet members and my own staff representative, Jack Watson, serve not only in the capacity of speakers but of listeners.

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Jun 12, 1977

I have received a great deal of conflicting advice from those who work closely with me.

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Jun 12, 1977

I think cumulatively, if we don't take strong and active action, the economic and political consequences will be catastrophic.

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Jun 12, 1977

I believe that it's a good likelihood that the full commerce committee and the Members of the House of Representatives on the floor debates and vote will reverse some of the setbacks that were suffered last week.

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Jun 12, 1977

I will nominate Richard S. Page, of Seattle, Wash., to be Administrator of the Urban Mass Transportation Administration.

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Jun 10, 1977

I call upon all Americans to observe the period from Flag Day through Independence Day as a period to honor America through public gatherings and other suitable activities that will demonstrate their pride in their Nation and its…

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Jun 10, 1977

Let us resolve to honor our country's flag by displaying in our lives the qualities it reflects.

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Jun 10, 1977

I urge the American people to celebrate Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag of the United States at their homes and other suitable places.

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Jun 9, 1977

I urge all Americans to reflect upon the contributions of the black press to the realization of the principles upon which our Nation was founded.

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Jun 9, 1977

Biographical data: Lee A. Limbs, Jr., the President's nominee to be U.S. Marshal for the District of Arizona.

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Jun 9, 1977

Biographical data: Harold D. Hardin, the President's nominee to be U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee.

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Jun 9, 1977

DAVID McGIFFERT, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs;

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Jun 9, 1977

PATRICIA DERIAN, Coordinator for Human Rights and Humanitarian Affairs, Department of State;

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Jun 9, 1977

FRANK WEIL, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Domestic and International Business.

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Jun 9, 1977

The panel will submit, within 60 days, five names from which the President may select a nominee.

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Jun 9, 1977

I urge all Americans to support the continuing efforts of the black press to help assure that America achieves its full potential.

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Jun 9, 1977

True democracy is achieved when all voices are heard and valued.

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Jun 8, 1977

Don't look on your recognition as superior achievers to be a sense of superiority of yourselves over others.

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Jun 8, 1977

I think that there's a growing realization that you can have equality of opportunity and freedom at the same time.

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Jun 8, 1977

I think you are perhaps luckier because your innate abilities have been recognized and nourished.

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