Jan 20, 1977
I can pledge that the Government will use the full measure of its authority to respond forthrightly to minimize the adverse effects of this situation.
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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Jan 20, 1977
I am calling on all Americans, whether their homes are heated by natural gas, heating oil, or some other fuel, to turn their thermostats down to 65 degrees in the daytime and lower at night.
Jan 20, 1977
The Attorney General shall cause to be dismissed with prejudice to the government all pending indictments for violations of the Military Selective Service Act.
Jan 19, 1977
These are not just my goals---and they will not be my accomplishments-but the affirmation of our Nation's continuing moral strength.
Jan 19, 1977
We must adjust to changing times and still hold to unchanging principles.
Jan 19, 1977
The United States will meet its obligation to help create a stable, just, and peaceful world order.
Jan 19, 1977
Because we are free, we can never be indifferent to the fate of freedom elsewhere.
Jan 19, 1977
The United States alone cannot lift from the world the terrifying specter of nuclear destruction.
Jan 19, 1977
Above all, the Grantor wants the Trustee to arrange the assets of the trust so that no one should reasonably assert that the Grantor's actions as President were motivated by a desire to foster his own personal monetary gain or profit.
Jan 19, 1977
He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God.
Jan 19, 1977
This trust is created so that the Grantor, while he is serving as President of the United States, will be isolated from those of his assets which are most likely to be affected by actions of the federal government and its agencies.
Jan 19, 1977
We are a strong nation, and we will maintain strength so sufficient that it need not be proven in combat.
Jan 19, 1977
Our Government must at the same time be both competent and compassionate.
Nov 7, 1976
I would restore bipartisan support for our foreign policy and let the American people be involved as deeply as possible.
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