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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 2, 1980

The White House announced that the President declared a major disaster for the State of California as a result of flooding, beginning on September 26, which caused extensive property damage.

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Oct 2, 1980

We still have a full agenda before us, including the passage of the equal rights amendment.

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Oct 2, 1980

While the inflation rate does tend to fluctuate from month to month, the trend in recent months has clearly been downward.

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Oct 2, 1980

I am proud of our cooperative relationship and our achievements to date.

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Oct 2, 1980

Through our cooperative efforts, we have enacted legislation that will be the building blocks of our Nation's energy policy for decades to come.

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Oct 2, 1980

I met Judge Joan Dempsey Klein and Judge Vaino Spencer a good many months ago.

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Oct 2, 1980

Education is an end in itself even though it leads to all kinds of things that enhance the quality of life in America.

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Oct 2, 1980

The producer price index declined in September for both food and other items.

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Oct 2, 1980

But the President believes that today's economic data, and those of the last several months, indicate that his economic policies are working and provide the basis for a healthy and noninflationary recovery.

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Oct 2, 1980

I am writing to congratulate you on the productive session that the 96th Congress has had to date.

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Oct 2, 1980

I am particularly proud that you and the Congressional Democrats beat back Republican attempts to enact a hastily developed, ill-conceived, inflationary, election-year tax cut.

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Oct 2, 1980

The amendment simply says that neither the Federal Government nor any State can pass a law which would discriminate against women.

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Oct 2, 1980

I'd be honored to be the first President to appoint a woman to the Supreme Court, but I cannot make such a promise.

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Oct 2, 1980

I deeply appreciate your contributions to the conduct of our foreign policy.

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Oct 2, 1980

We have strengthened our Nation's commitment to a strong national defense and improved our relations with our Allies and the Third World.

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Oct 2, 1980

The unemployment rate, meanwhile, has fallen for the second straight month.

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Oct 2, 1980

Today we strengthen American education, and by doing so, we enlarge a precious possession—American liberty.

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Oct 2, 1980

We wish you well and express again the great value of the friendship that exists between our two people.

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Oct 2, 1980

During fiscal year 1981, members may be paid a variable housing allowance as permitted by Section 4(c) of the Military Personnel and Compensation Amendments of 1980; a member shall be deemed to be living in a 'high housing cost area'…

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Oct 2, 1980

We are deeply grateful for President Zia's role as a spokesman for the Islamic Conference.

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Oct 2, 1980

The independence and the freedom and security of Pakistan was very important to our country.

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Oct 1, 1980

A secure Israel at peace with its neighbors is a direct investment in security and peace for our country.

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