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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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May 24, 1979

A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to proclaim the week of May 6 through 12, 1979, as 'National Historic Preservation Week'.

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May 24, 1979

We have already wasted years... looking for quick fixes, often just before a national election.

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May 24, 1979

Ours is a nation, ours is an America that lives on hope—hope based on a real expectation of fulfillment, not based on fear or cynicism or hatred or divisiveness or selfishness or despair, but based on justice, equality, optimism, and faith.

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May 24, 1979

I sought this office to lead our country, and I will never duck any decision which is vital to the welfare of this Nation just because the popularity polls might go down.

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May 23, 1979

This quantity shall be allocated among supplying countries or areas to the extent necessary to conform with the provisions of the International Sugar Agreement, 1977, by the Secretary of State or his designee, after appropriate…

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May 23, 1979

I think that because we took strong action, the dollar has been very stable ever since the 1st of November.

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May 23, 1979

I think it will eliminate future problems that we might otherwise have had to face because of a lack of planning and cooperation.

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May 23, 1979

This is a very important development in the history of our Nation, economically speaking.

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May 23, 1979

I want to be sure that when this obvious advantage to American exporters is consummated into law, that our American producers are ready to take advantage of it.

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May 23, 1979

I doubt if many Americans recognize the rapidly increasing importance of exports to the United States.

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