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.
May 6, 1979
Prompt Congressional approval of the Standby Gasoline Rationing Plan is essential.
May 6, 1979
I will assure the United States does its part to meet that commitment.
May 6, 1979
The proposed plan, as amended, is designed to be broadly equitable, practical and administrable.
May 6, 1979
This National Energy Plan explicitly recognizes the uncertainties—geologic, technological, economic, political, and environmental—which confront us.
May 6, 1979
The Council on Wage and Price Stability will continue to play an important role in supplementing fiscal and monetary policies by calling public attention to wage and price developments and Government actions that could be of concern to…
May 6, 1979
The resulting National Energy Act, passed last autumn, acted on a number of my proposals.
May 6, 1979
And we must now deal jointly with a number of issues which have matured since April 1977.
May 4, 1979
I'm committed to making sure that all the people—within our borders, no matter how they may have gotten here, are treated always with dignity and with justice.
May 4, 1979
This plaza will also give the Hispanic community—a gathering place, a place for exhibits by artists and craftsmen, a place for celebrations, and a place for festivals.
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