May 10, 1979
If we should have a serious interruption of oil and gasoline supplies, our Nation would be unprepared to deal with it.
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 10, 1979
But they avoided taking action on the subject of oil, and this failure to take action to deal with the oil problem is part of the reason for our present gasoline shortage.
May 10, 1979
Rejection of the treaty, however, will have the most devastating consequences to our country and, I think, to world peace.
May 10, 1979
I'm not predicting that we will have a shortage—I hope that we will not have a shortage—but I'm not willing to accept the judgment of a majority of the House of Representatives.
May 10, 1979
I have a sure knowledge that anyone who wants to have gas rationing has taken leave of their senses.
May 10, 1979
The most important vote that the incumbent Members of the Senate will ever cast is concerning the ratification of SALT II.
May 9, 1979
We would be looked upon as a warmonger, not as a peace-loving nation by many other people of the world.
May 9, 1979
I am again asking all of you to continue your personal support for the Federal Summer Employment Program for Youth.
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