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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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Oct 5, 1980

This school, in my judgment, represents what our Nation is all about.

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Oct 5, 1980

What happens on November the 4th is going to depend on what you do.

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Oct 5, 1980

The control of nuclear weapons, or not; an energy policy that's controlled by the people, or one that's turned back over to the oil companies.

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Oct 5, 1980

Nobody else could find such an infinite number of things to disagree on as Democrats do.

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Oct 5, 1980

I have confidence that you and the people of this Nation will make the right judgment and the right choice.

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Oct 5, 1980

I want you to remember that we win elections from the precinct up.

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Oct 2, 1980

Let me quote Jefferson once more. 'The education of the people can alone make them the safe, as they are the sole repository of our political and religious freedom.'

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Oct 2, 1980

I'd like to express to the people of our country and Pakistan the deep honor that I consider having been paid to us and to our country by the visit of President Zia.

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Oct 2, 1980

The idea that lack of money should be no barrier to a college education is no longer a dream, it's a reality.

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Oct 2, 1980

Our commitment to consult very closely with Pakistan was expressed in an agreement signed in 1959.

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Oct 2, 1980

For purposes of Section 403 of Title 37 of the United States Code, a member shall be deemed to be living in a 'high housing cost area' whenever the average monthly cost of housing, including utilities, for housing appropriate for the…

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Oct 2, 1980

These bills are a major step forward in our efforts to reduce the unneeded intrusion of Federal regulation into our free market system.

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Oct 2, 1980

American education is both a source and a beneficiary of these values.

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Oct 2, 1980

I know that your association is on record favoring the appointment of a woman Supreme Court justice.

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