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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 15, 1979

I hope that the Senate will move promptly to take similar action.

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May 14, 1979

This new flexibility will enable communities to provide services to their most underserved populations.

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May 14, 1979

We faced an energy crisis with 'the moral equivalent of war.'

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May 14, 1979

The breaking of the pattern of gross violations of human rights heralds a brighter day for Ugandans and, indeed, for all in the world concerned with human rights.

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May 14, 1979

All Americans were appalled by evidence of the truly deplorable human rights violations which occurred during the Amin regime.

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May 14, 1979

The proposed Act charts a new course for mental health care which promises comprehensiveness, flexibility and innovation.

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