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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May 25, 1977

We will not deploy nuclear weapons in the Caribbean or in the Central or Southern American Continents.

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May 25, 1977

Eleanor Roosevelt was known not only for her deep compassion for her fellow human beings but also for the tremendous energy she expended in so many important causes of her day.

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May 25, 1977

I think that it was in the area of human rights that Mrs. Roosevelt made her greatest contributions.

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May 25, 1977

I think it's good for the American people to know what our positions are at the time that the Soviets know what our positions are.

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May 25, 1977

There has never been a policy of our Government evolved for permanent placement of ground troops in South Korea.

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May 25, 1977

I'm going to put on some blue jeans and some Keds and get outdoors.

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May 25, 1977

I am delighted that with my signing of this resolution, it is now becoming a reality.

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May 25, 1977

To say that she was an active First Lady is an understatement.

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May 25, 1977

Our ultimate hope is that we can eliminate completely from the Earth any dependence upon atomic weapons.

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May 25, 1977

I can't isolate welfare, though, and just say that stands on its own.

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May 25, 1977

Her memory stands as an inspiration to us today as we continue to strive for the higher ideals which she articulated.

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May 25, 1977

I am signing into law the first addition to the National Park System under my administration.

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May 25, 1977

I will nominate Thomas B.C. Leddy to be Alternate U.S. Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund.

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May 25, 1977

I certainly reserve the right to veto bills if I think they are excessive.

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May 25, 1977

I feel very strongly that in a normal economy, with high employment, the budget ought to be balanced.

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May 25, 1977

I hope you don't think that Bo Ginn would have been on the plane with me for an hour and a half without talking about the shrimp problem.

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May 25, 1977

I am very pleased this afternoon to participate in what I believe is an historical occasion.

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May 25, 1977

I will nominate John G. Heimann, of New York: N.Y., to be Comptroller of the Currency.

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